Initial Filing of PFB Doesn't Toll Statute of Limitations After Voluntary Dismissal of Claims

A Florida appellate court ruled that if an employee voluntarily dismisses his petition for benefits before the employer’s acceptance of compensability or the adjudication of any entitlement, the initial filing does not toll the statute of limitations. Case: Murphy v. Polk County Board of County Commissioners, No. 1D2022-2752, 09/03/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Daniel Murphy worked for Polk County. He allegedly injured his knee at work in September 2016. Murphy filed a petition for benefits in January 2017, seeking disability benefits, medical benefits, penalties, int...