Comp Law Doesn't Bar Worker's Claim Against Care Providers

A divided Florida appellate court ruled that that a worker could proceed with a lawsuit under the Consumer Collection Practices Act against two medical providers who attempted to collect for treatment of a compensable injury. Case: Davis v. Sheridan Healthcare, Nos. 2D17-829 and 2D17-1790, 10/16/2019, published. Facts: Patty Davis worked for JTS Enterprises. She suffered injuries while at work in December 2013 and applied for workers' compensation benefits. In October 2014, Davis had a preoperative chest X-ray taken by Sheridan Radiology Services, of Pinellas. Even though Sheridan ...