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.