1st DCA Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Benefits Expiration

A Florida appellate court rejected an as-applied constitutional challenge to the statutory cap on a worker’s eligibility for temporary benefits saying it didn't deprive injured workers of access to courts. Ted Doss worked for United Parcel Service. He sprained his right knee while at work in November 1997, and UPS authorized treatment, including surgery. Doss was off work from Sept. 10, 2016, through Jan. 3, 2017, and returned with no functional limitations. He was placed at maximum medical improvement on Feb. 7, 2017, with a 14% permanent impairment. UPS paid no temporary disabil...