Court Overturns Award of Payment to Treatment Providers

A Florida appellate court overturned an award of payment for providers who treated a worker after an on-the-job injury. Case: Arrez Brothers Carpentry LLC v. Ortiz, No. 1D21-2225, 02/23/2022, published. Facts: Jose Ortiz worked for Arrez Brothers Carpentry LLC. After a workplace accident, he received treatment from Good Samaritan Medical and Sheridan Radiology. Procedural history: Judge of Compensation Claims Carol J. Stephenson issued an award of payment to Good Samaritan and Sheridan. Analysis: The Court of Appeal for the 1st District of Florida overturned the award, since nothing in the...