Worker Shouldn't Have Been Assessed Fee for Exam Canceled by Doctor

A Florida appellate court ruled that an injured worker should not have been assessed a cancellation fee for an examination canceled by the doctor. Case: Baptiste v. Sunrise Community, No. 1D21-3736, 07/20/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Sunrise Community filed a petition seeking $21,228.50 for costs incurred in successfully defending against several petitions for benefits filed by Lucianie Baptiste. Sunrise included a claim for reimbursement for half of a doctor’s $1,8000 cancellation fee. A judge of compensation claims had previously ordered Baptiste to make an appeara...