1st DCA Overturns Denial of Sanctions Against Attorney

A Florida appellate court overturned the denial of a worker’s request for sanctions against an attorney over an allegedly false statement. Case: Phillips v. Leon County Public Works, No. 1D18-1776, 07/09/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Patricia Phillips worked for Leon County Public Works as an engineer. She suffered injuries to her back, arm and shoulder in a malfunctioning elevator. Phillips filed a workers’ compensation claim, securing an award of benefits and attorney fees. The parties were unable to agree upon an amount of fees. Phillips&...