1st DCA Reverses Ruling on State of Limitations Defense

The Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that equitable estoppel did not bar an employer from asserting the statute of limitations as a defense to a worker's claim for authorization for medical care. Case: City of Dana Beach v. Zipoli, No. 1D16-0693, 10/10/2016, published. Facts: David Zipoli injured his back in January 2009 while working for the City of Dana Beach. His employer provided him with medical treatment and indemnity benefits. In September 2009, the city sent Zipoli a letter stating he had reached maximum medical improvement and that he was entitled to 14 weeks of...