Worker's Former Attorney Can't Challenge Order Designating Payee for Indemnity Checks

A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker’s former attorney could not challenge a non-final order designating the worker’s guardian as the proper payee for indemnity benefits. Case: Rebalko v. Gillis, No. 1D2024-1055, 08/06/2025, published. Facts: John Gillis worked for Head Industries. He suffered injuries at work in July 1985 when an object fell from a height and struck him on the head. Gillis was later declared incompetent, and a guardian was appointed for him. Procedural history: Attorney L. Anton Rebalko represented Gillis in workers’ compensation proceeding...