Judge Errs in Issuing Award Without Addressing Carrier's Argument for EMA

A Florida appellate court ruled that a judge of compensation claims erred in awarding benefits to an injured worker after rejecting an insurance carrier’s challenge to the worker’s ability to select her own treating physician without addressing the insurer's argument regarding the need to appoint an expert medical adviser. Case: ABM Industries Inc. v. Valencia, No. 1D20-2027, 09/29/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Maritza Valencia worked for ABM Industries Inc. She filed a claim for medical and indemnity benefits following a workplace accident. ABM authorized D...