A judge of compensation claims lacked the statutory authority to order an independent medical examination from a second physician, according to a decision from Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal. Case: Stahl v. Hialeah Hospital, No. 1D13-3929, 12/17/13, published.Facts: Daniel Stahl worked as a nurse in Hialeah Hospital's intensive care unit and coronary care unit. He suffered a compensable injury to his low back on Dec. 8, 2003. Procedural History: The employer filed a motion to compel Stahl to attend an independent medical examination with Dr. Jonathan Hyde. A judge of compensati...
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