Injured Worker Doesn't Lose Entitlement to Benefits by Collecting Pay for Husband's Labor

A Florida appellate court upheld a finding that an injured worker did not commit fraud by completing an application and drawing a paycheck from an employer for labor performed by her husband. Case: LSG Sky Chefs Inc. v. Santaella, No. 1D19-4073, 07/20/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Gertrudis Santaella worked for LSG Sky Chefs Inc. She injured her back while at work in September 2015. LSG provided medical care for the injury, including back surgery. In 2019, Santaella requested a psychological consultation for a spinal cord stimulator. LSG denied that she was entitled to...