Employer Has Right to Select Worker's New Doctor

A Florida appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to select a new treatment provider after a judge ruled that the first doctor was too far from the worker’s home. Case: Harman v. Merchant Transport, No. 1D19-4071, 09/15/2021, published. Facts: James Harman suffered a burn injury to his right foot in 2017 while working for Merchant Transport. The company authorized treatment with several doctors, including Dr. Angelos Koutsonikolis, who treated Harman for a rash. On Feb. 7, 2019, Harman requested a one-time change in allergists, from Koutsonikolis to Dr. William Tuer. ...