Pending Dispute Over Fees, Costs Doesn't Extend Statute of Limitations

A Florida appellate court ruled that the pendency of a dispute over attorney fees and costs owed to an injured worker did not extend the time limit for her to file a claim for additional benefits. Case: Hospitals East LLC v. Hampton, No. 1D20-2961, 11/10/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Gloria Hampton worked for Hospitals East LLC. She suffered injuries at work in 2011 and filed a workers’ compensation claim. A judge of compensation claims awarded her disability benefits, attorney fees and costs but reserved jurisdiction to determine the fees and costs if the parties wer...