Worker Can Get Award for Carrier's Failure to Authorize Treatment

A Florida appellate court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to a monetary remedy from a workers’ compensation insurance carrier for its failure to provide treatment, but the amount was not supported by the record. Case: Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Samson, No. 2D19-4789, 05/28/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: In October 2018, Desiree Samson injured his neck and shoulder when he fell into a trench while working in construction. Samson filed a petition for workers' compensation benefits in June 2019. In July 2019, the Zurich American Insurance Co. arranged&...