1st DCA Clarifies Judge's Jurisdiction Over Stipulations for Employer-Paid Fees, Costs

A Florida appellate court clarified that a judge of compensation claims has jurisdiction to review the employer-paid fees in a stipulation between parties and cannot review a stipulation as to employer-paid costs. Case: Fox v. Sarasota County School Board, No. 1D2023-3093, 06/25/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Kimberly Fox worked for the Sarasota County School Board. She filed workers’ compensation claims based on four dates of accident. The parties agreed to a $114,900 settlement and then moved for approval of an award of $12,240 in fees to her attorney. Judge of Comp...