JCC's Authority Cited in Reversal

Florida's First District Court of Appeals reversed a JCC's finding of settlement where the claimant alleged a rejection of the agreement.In Jones vs. Miami-Dade Community College (1D05-1032, 07/13/2006) Betty Jones appealed an order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC) finding that the parties had reached a settlement.The Court of Appeals reversed:"We conclude that Jones rejected or repudiated the deal, as was her right pursuant to the terms of the settlement papers submitted by the E/C. We also note that a JCC's authority in such situations extends only to a determination of whether the ...