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Frix v. All State Insurance
28 FLW D2164
In accordance with Section 440.20(11)c, a lump sum settlement amount must be paid within 14 days after the date the Judge of Compensation Claims mails the order approving the attorney's fees. The JCC has the authority and jurisdiction to impose sanctions for a late payment of a settlement reached pursuant to this section. However, sanctions can be implemented only upon a showing of willfulness. The denial of sanctions by the JCC affirmed. The JCC determined that the non-payment was not willful. Court ruled that appellant had failed to show that the JCC abused her discretion by this factual determination. Judge's order denying sanctions for the late payment of the settlement proceeds affirmed on appeal.