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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Sullivan v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co.
367 So.2d 658, (Fla.App. 4 Dist., Jan 31, 1979)
Injured worker sued workers' compensation carrier for
wrongfully withdrawing authorization of medical care
which allegedly resulted in the claimant's foot having
been amputated. Court determined that claimant's
exclusive remedy in this case was pursuant to the
Florida Workers' Compensation Act. Court determined
that workers' compensation carrier enjoys the same
exclusive remedy protection as the employer. There was
no allegation that the carrier intentionally injured
the claimant but merely intentionally withdrew
authorization for medical treatment.