Statutory Presumption on Causation Doesn't Apply to Firefighter's Aortic Aneurysm

A divided Florida appellate court ruled that a firefighter was not entitled to a presumption of industrial causation for his thoracic aortic aneurysm because the condition did not constitute heart disease. Case: North Collier Fire Control v. Harlem, No. 1D21-17, 08/09/2023, published. Facts: John Harlem is a firefighter with North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District. In April 2018, medical tests revealed that he had a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Harlem underwent surgery to resolve the aneurysm, and he was unable to work for a period. He requested workers’ compensatio...