Workers' Compensation
Listed below is McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver & Stern, P.A.'s workers' compensation case law database. The database dates back until 1971 and includes over 5500 workers' compensation court decisions.
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Sibley v. Adjustco, Inc.
573 So.2d 353, 15 Fla. L. Week. D2959, (Fla.App. 2 Dist., Dec 07, 1990)
Claimant alleged that carrier's adjuster edited a
statment given by the claimant which resulted in the
carrier denying the claim for benefits. The claimant
was ultimately determined to be compensable and
benefits were awarded. Claimant then sued carrier for
fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Court determined that circuit court did not have
jurisdiction to hear this claim without the
carrier's adjuster being criminally convicted
of fraud. Section 440.37, F.S., is controlling in
such causes of action and under this provision a
criminal adjudication of guilt is required.
