1st DCA Lacks Jurisdiction Over Judge's Tolling Order

The 1st District Court of Appeal lacks appellate jurisdiction over a judge of compensation claims' order tolling the statute of limitations to request medical benefits for a football player's future knee surgery, according to a published opinion. Case: NFL Europa v. Earl Charles, No. 1D10-3849, 11/5/10. Published. Facts: Earl Charles, a running back, injured his leg and knee while playing football for a team in NFL Europe  in 2006, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Neither the appellate court opinion or judge of compensation claims' ruling stated where the injury o...