Maloree McDonough (Birmingham, AL) (Workers’ Compensation) obtained Summary Judgment on behalf of One Beacon Insurance. Plaintiff was an owner-operator who sued the common carrier, Southeast Logistics, Inc., for which he drove his truck for workers’ comp benefits. Plaintiff alleged a severe head injury, so the exposure was a permanent total award. The claim was denied… Read More
Walker v. Davita
Jeffrey Kerley (St. Petersburg, FL) (Workers’ Compensation) prevailed in defending a case before Judge Rosen. The case involved a request for psychiatric care, pain management care, an MRI and payment of attorney’s fees and costs. The case was defended on the grounds that the requested treatment was not medically necessary. The case went to an… Read More
Final Compensation Order (Florida Heart & Lung Bill )
Jerry M. Hayden (Miami) (Workers’ Compensation) obtained a Final Compensation Order denying all benefits in a claim brought pursuant to the Florida Heart & Lung Bill for compensability of an employee’s heart disease and a resulting heart attack. The defense successfully overcame an adverse Expert Medical Advisor’s opinion which is presumed correct absent clear and… Read More
Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg
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… Read More