Will B. Ramhofer (Broward/Ft. Lauderdale, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) obtained an order in the Palm Beach District denying claims for permanent total disability and retroactive temporary indemnity benefits, and fees and costs. The case involved complex factual and legal issues including arguments related to the Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg case which is presently pending before the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Ramhofer also recently prevailed at hearing in the Miami-Dade District on a novel issue confirming the employer/carrier’s ability to take offsets for advanced payments before calculating penalties and interest due on future installments of compensation.
Case Details
- Plaintiff: Westphal
- Defendant: City of St. Petersburg
- Office: Hollywood, FL
- Case Type: Workers Compensation,