Florida Statute 440.20 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XXXI
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Chapter 440
WORKERS' COMPENSATION

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440.20 Time for payment of compensation and medical bills; penalties for late payment.—

(1)(a) Unless the carrier denies compensability or entitlement to benefits, the carrier shall pay compensation directly to the employee as required by ss. 440.14, 440.15, and 440.16, in accordance with those sections. Upon receipt of the employee’s authorization as provided for in s. 440.12(1)(a), the carrier’s obligation to pay compensation directly to the employee is satisfied when the carrier directly deposits, by electronic transfer or other means, compensation into the employee’s account at a financial institution as defined in s. 655.005 or onto a prepaid card in accordance with s. 440.12(1) or transmits the employee’s compensation to the employee’s account with a money transmitter licensed under part II of chapter 560. Compensation by direct deposit, through the use of a prepaid card, or through transmission is considered paid on the date the funds become available for withdrawal by the employee.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, all insurance carriers, group self-insurance funds, assessable mutual insurers, and the Joint Underwriting Association authorized to write workers’ compensation insurance in this state shall make available a notice in writing to the employer the fact that a state-authorized deductible plan is available. Under this plan, an employer may pay, for each injury for which an employee files a claim under this chapter as a deductible, up to the first $2,500 of the total amount payable under compensable claims related to such injury. An employer shall not be reimbursed for any amount paid under this paragraph; however, the reporting requirements of the employer, relating to injuries required under any provision under this chapter, are not altered or alleviated. The rate base of any workers’ compensation insurance offered pursuant to this chapter shall include the deductible provision authorized by this paragraph. Any amounts paid by an employer pursuant to this paragraph shall not apply in any way to such employer’s experience rating for injury.

(2)(a) The carrier must pay the first installment of compensation for total disability or death benefits or deny compensability no later than the 14th calendar day after the employer receives notification of the injury or death, when disability is immediate and continuous for 8 calendar days or more after the injury. If the first 7 days after disability are nonconsecutive or delayed, the first installment of compensation is due on the 6th day after the first 8 calendar days of disability. The carrier shall thereafter pay compensation in biweekly installments or as otherwise provided in s. 440.15, unless the judge of compensation claims determines or the parties agree that an alternate installment schedule is in the best interests of the employee.

(b) The carrier must pay, disallow, or deny all medical, dental, pharmacy, and hospital bills submitted to the carrier in accordance with department rule no later than 45 calendar days after the carrier’s receipt of the bill.

(3) Upon making initial payment of indemnity benefits, or upon suspension or cessation of payment for any reason, the carrier shall immediately notify the injured employee, the employer, and the department that it has commenced, suspended, or ceased payment of compensation. The department may require such notification to the injured employee, employer, and the department in a format and manner it deems necessary to obtain accurate and timely notification.

(4) If the carrier is uncertain of its obligation to provide all benefits or compensation, the carrier shall immediately and in good faith commence investigation of the employee’s entitlement to benefits under this chapter and shall admit or deny compensability within 120 days after the initial provision of compensation or benefits as required under subsection (2) or s. 440.192(8). Additionally, the carrier shall initiate payment and continue the provision of all benefits and compensation as if the claim had been accepted as compensable, without prejudice and without admitting liability. Upon commencement of payment as required under subsection (2) or s. 440.192(8), the carrier shall provide written notice to the employee that it has elected to pay the claim pending further investigation, and that it will advise the employee of claim acceptance or denial within 120 days. A carrier that fails to deny compensability within 120 days after the initial provision of benefits or payment of compensation as required under subsection (2) or s. 440.192(8) waives the right to deny compensability, unless the carrier can establish material facts relevant to the issue of compensability that it could not have discovered through reasonable investigation within the 120-day period. The initial provision of compensation or benefits, for purposes of this subsection, means the first installment of compensation or benefits to be paid by the carrier under subsection (2) or pursuant to a petition for benefits under s. 440.192(8).

(5) If the employer has advanced compensation payments or benefits to the employee, the carrier shall reimburse the employer for the advanced payments if the employee is entitled to compensation and benefits pursuant to this chapter. The carrier may deduct such reimbursements from the employee’s compensation installments or, if applicable, from payments to the employee ordered by a judge of compensation claims.

(6)(a) If any installment of compensation for death or dependency benefits, or compensation for disability benefits payable without an award is not paid within 7 days after it becomes due, as provided in subsection (2), subsection (3), or subsection (4), there shall be added to such unpaid installment a penalty of an amount equal to 20 percent of the unpaid installment, which shall be paid at the same time as, but in addition to, such installment of compensation. This penalty shall not apply for late payments resulting from conditions over which the employer or carrier had no control. When any installment of compensation payable without an award has not been paid within 7 days after it became due and the claimant concludes the prosecution of the claim before a judge of compensation claims without having specifically claimed additional compensation in the nature of a penalty under this section, the claimant will be deemed to have acknowledged that, owing to conditions over which the employer or carrier had no control, such installment could not be paid within the period prescribed for payment and to have waived the right to claim such penalty. However, during the course of a hearing, the judge of compensation claims shall on her or his own motion raise the question of whether such penalty should be awarded or excused. The department may assess without a hearing the penalty against either the employer or the carrier, depending upon who was at fault in causing the delay. The insurance policy cannot provide that this sum will be paid by the carrier if the department or the judge of compensation claims determines that the penalty should be paid by the employer rather than the carrier. Any additional installment of compensation paid by the carrier pursuant to this section shall be paid directly to the employee by check or, if authorized by the employee, by direct deposit into the employee’s account at a financial institution or by transmission to the employee’s account with a money transmitter licensed under part II of chapter 560.

(b) For medical services provided on or after January 1, 2004, the department shall require that all medical, hospital, pharmacy, or dental bills properly submitted by the provider, except for bills that are disallowed or denied by the carrier or its authorized vendor in accordance with department rule, are timely paid within 45 calendar days after the carrier’s receipt of the bill. The department shall impose penalties for late payments or disallowances or denials of medical, hospital, pharmacy, or dental bills that are below a minimum 95 percent timely performance standard. The carrier shall pay to the Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund a penalty of:

1. Twenty-five dollars for each bill below the 95 percent timely performance standard, but meeting a 90 percent timely standard.

2. Fifty dollars for each bill below a 90 percent timely performance standard.

(7) If any compensation, payable under the terms of an award, is not paid within 7 days after it becomes due, there shall be added to such unpaid compensation an amount equal to 20 percent thereof, which shall be paid at the same time as, but in addition to, such compensation, unless review of the compensation order making such award is had as provided in s. 440.25.

(8)(a) In addition to any other penalties provided by this chapter for late payment, if any installment of compensation is not paid when it becomes due, the employer, carrier, or servicing agent shall pay interest thereon at the rate of 12 percent per year from the date the installment becomes due until it is paid, whether such installment is payable without an order or under the terms of an order. The interest payment shall be the greater of the amount of interest due or $5.

(b) In order to ensure carrier compliance under this chapter, the department shall monitor, audit, and investigate the performance of carriers. The department shall require that all compensation benefits be timely paid in accordance with this section. The department shall impose penalties for late payments of compensation that are below a minimum 95-percent timely payment performance standard. The carrier shall pay to the Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund a penalty of:

1. Fifty dollars per number of installments of compensation below the 95-percent timely payment performance standard and equal to or greater than a 90-percent timely payment performance standard.

2. One hundred dollars per number of installments of compensation below a 90-percent timely payment performance standard.

This section does not affect the imposition of any penalties or interest due to the claimant. If a carrier contracts with a servicing agent to fulfill its administrative responsibilities under this chapter, the payment practices of the servicing agent are deemed the payment practices of the carrier for the purpose of assessing penalties against the carrier.

(9) The department may upon its own initiative at any time in a case in which payments are being made without an award investigate same and shall, in any case in which the right to compensation is controverted, or in which payments of compensation have been stopped or suspended, upon receipt of notice from any person entitled to compensation or from the employer that the right to compensation is controverted or that payments of compensation have been stopped or suspended, make such investigations, cause such medical examination to be made, or hold such hearings, and take such further action as it considers will properly protect the rights of all parties.

(10) Whenever the department deems it advisable, it may require any employer to make a deposit with the Chief Financial Officer to secure the prompt and convenient payments of such compensation; and payments therefrom upon any awards shall be made upon order of the department or judge of compensation claims.

(11)(a) When a claimant is not represented by counsel, upon joint petition of all interested parties, a lump-sum payment in exchange for the employer’s or carrier’s release from liability for future medical expenses, as well as future payments of compensation expenses and any other benefits provided under this chapter, shall be allowed at any time in any case in which the employer or carrier has filed a written notice of denial within 120 days after the employer receives notice of the injury, and the judge of compensation claims at a hearing to consider the settlement proposal finds a justiciable controversy as to legal or medical compensability of the claimed injury or the alleged accident. The employer or carrier may not pay any attorney’s fees on behalf of the claimant for any settlement under this section unless expressly authorized elsewhere in this chapter. Upon the joint petition of all interested parties and after giving due consideration to the interests of all interested parties, the judge of compensation claims may enter a compensation order approving and authorizing the discharge of the liability of the employer for compensation and remedial treatment, care, and attendance, as well as rehabilitation expenses, by the payment of a lump sum. Such a compensation order so entered upon joint petition of all interested parties is not subject to modification or review under s. 440.28. If the settlement proposal together with supporting evidence is not approved by the judge of compensation claims, it shall be considered void. Upon approval of a lump-sum settlement under this subsection, the judge of compensation claims shall send a report to the Chief Judge of the amount of the settlement and a statement of the nature of the controversy. The Chief Judge shall keep a record of all such reports filed by each judge of compensation claims and shall submit to the Legislature a summary of all such reports filed under this subsection annually by September 15.

(b) When a claimant is not represented by counsel, upon joint petition of all interested parties, a lump-sum payment in exchange for the employer’s or carrier’s release from liability for future medical expenses, as well as future payments of compensation and rehabilitation expenses, and any other benefits provided under this chapter, may be allowed at any time in any case after the injured employee has attained maximum medical improvement. An employer or carrier may not pay any attorney’s fees on behalf of the claimant for any settlement, unless expressly authorized elsewhere in this chapter. A compensation order so entered upon joint petition of all interested parties shall not be subject to modification or review under s. 440.28. However, a judge of compensation claims is not required to approve any award for lump-sum payment when it is determined by the judge of compensation claims that the payment being made is in excess of the value of benefits the claimant would be entitled to under this chapter. The judge of compensation claims shall make or cause to be made such investigations as she or he considers necessary, in each case in which the parties have stipulated that a proposed final settlement of liability of the employer for compensation shall not be subject to modification or review under s. 440.28, to determine whether such final disposition will definitely aid the rehabilitation of the injured worker or otherwise is clearly for the best interests of the person entitled to compensation and, in her or his discretion, may have an investigation made. The joint petition and the report of any investigation so made will be deemed a part of the proceeding. An employer shall have the right to appear at any hearing pursuant to this subsection which relates to the discharge of such employer’s liability and to present testimony at such hearing. The carrier shall provide reasonable notice to the employer of the time and date of any such hearing and inform the employer of her or his rights to appear and testify. The probability of the death of the injured employee or other person entitled to compensation before the expiration of the period during which such person is entitled to compensation shall, in the absence of special circumstances making such course improper, be determined in accordance with the most recent United States Life Tables published by the National Office of Vital Statistics of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The probability of the happening of any other contingency affecting the amount or duration of the compensation, except the possibility of the remarriage of a surviving spouse, shall be disregarded. As a condition of approving a lump-sum payment to a surviving spouse, the judge of compensation claims, in the judge of compensation claims’ discretion, may require security which will ensure that, in the event of the remarriage of such surviving spouse, any unaccrued future payments so paid may be recovered or recouped by the employer or carrier. Such applications shall be considered and determined in accordance with s. 440.25.

(c) Notwithstanding s. 440.21(2), when a claimant is represented by counsel, the claimant may waive all rights to any and all benefits under this chapter by entering into a settlement agreement releasing the employer and the carrier from liability for workers’ compensation benefits in exchange for a lump-sum payment to the claimant. The settlement agreement requires approval by the judge of compensation claims only as to the attorney’s fees paid to the claimant’s attorney by the claimant. The parties need not submit any information or documentation in support of the settlement, except as needed to justify the amount of the attorney’s fees. Neither the employer nor the carrier is responsible for any attorney’s fees relating to the settlement and release of claims under this section. Payment of the lump-sum settlement amount must be made within 14 days after the date the judge of compensation claims mails the order approving the attorney’s fees. Any order entered by a judge of compensation claims approving the attorney’s fees as set out in the settlement under this subsection is not considered to be an award and is not subject to modification or review. The judge of compensation claims shall report these settlements to the Deputy Chief Judge in accordance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b). Settlements entered into under this subsection are valid and apply to all dates of accident.

(d)1. With respect to any lump-sum settlement under this subsection, a judge of compensation claims must consider at the time of the settlement, whether the settlement allocation provides for the appropriate recovery of child support arrearages. An employer or carrier does not have a duty to investigate or collect information regarding child support arrearages.

2. When reviewing any settlement of lump-sum payment pursuant to this subsection, judges of compensation claims shall consider the interests of the worker and the worker’s family when approving the settlement, which must consider and provide for appropriate recovery of past due support.

3. With respect to any lump-sum settlement under this subsection, any correspondence to a clerk of the circuit court of this state regarding child support documentation shall be exempt from any fees or costs ordinarily assessed by the clerk’s office.

(e) This section applies to all claims that the parties have not previously settled, regardless of the date of accident.

(12)(a) Liability of an employer for future payments of compensation may not be discharged by advance payment unless prior approval of a judge of compensation claims has been obtained as hereinafter provided. The approval shall not constitute an adjudication of the claimant’s percentage of disability.

(b) When the claimant has reached maximum recovery and returned to her or his former or equivalent employment with no substantial reduction in wages, such approval of a reasonable advance payment of a part of the compensation payable to the claimant may be given informally by letter by a judge of compensation claims.

(c) In the event the claimant has not returned to the same or equivalent employment with no substantial reduction in wages or has suffered a substantial loss of earning capacity or a physical impairment, actual or apparent:

1. An advance payment of compensation not in excess of $2,000 may be approved informally by letter, without hearing, by any judge of compensation claims or the Chief Judge.

2. An advance payment of compensation not in excess of $2,000 may be ordered by any judge of compensation claims after giving the interested parties an opportunity for a hearing thereon pursuant to not less than 10 days’ notice by mail, unless such notice is waived, and after giving due consideration to the interests of the person entitled thereto. When the parties have stipulated to an advance payment of compensation not in excess of $2,000, such advance may be approved by an order of a judge of compensation claims, with or without hearing, or informally by letter by any such judge of compensation claims, if such advance is found to be for the best interests of the person entitled thereto.

3. When the parties have stipulated to an advance payment in excess of $2,000, such payment may be approved by a judge of compensation claims by order if the judge finds that such advance payment is for the best interests of the person entitled thereto and is reasonable under the circumstances of the particular case. The judge of compensation claims shall make or cause to be made such investigations as she or he considers necessary concerning the stipulation and, in her or his discretion, may have an investigation of the matter made. The stipulation and the report of any investigation shall be deemed a part of the record of the proceedings.

(d) When an application for an advance payment in excess of $2,000 is opposed by the employer or carrier, it shall be heard by a judge of compensation claims after giving the interested parties not less than 10 days’ notice of such hearing by mail, unless such notice is waived. In her or his discretion, the judge of compensation claims may have an investigation of the matter made, in which event the report and recommendation will be deemed a part of the record of the proceedings. If the judge of compensation claims finds that such advance payment is for the best interests of the person entitled to compensation, will not materially prejudice the rights of the employer and carrier, and is reasonable under the circumstances of the case, she or he may order the same paid. However, in no event may any such advance payment under this paragraph be granted in excess of $7,500 or 26 weeks of benefits in any 48-month period, whichever is greater, from the date of the last advance payment.

(13) If the employer has made advance payments of compensation, she or he shall be entitled to be reimbursed out of any unpaid installment or installments of compensation due.

(14) When an employee is injured and the employer pays the employee’s full wages or any part thereof during the period of disability, or pays medical expenses for such employee, and the case is contested by the carrier or the carrier and employer and thereafter the carrier, either voluntarily or pursuant to an award, makes a payment of compensation or medical benefits, the employer shall be entitled to reimbursement to the extent of the compensation paid or awarded, plus medical benefits, if any, out of the first proceeds paid by the carrier in compliance with such voluntary payment or award, provided the employer furnishes satisfactory proof to the judge of compensation claims of such payment of compensation and medical benefits. Any payment by the employer over and above compensation paid or awarded and medical benefits, pursuant to subsection (13), shall be considered a gratuity.

(15)(a) The office shall examine on an ongoing basis claims files in accordance with s. 624.3161 and may impose fines pursuant to s. 624.310(5) and this chapter in order to identify questionable claims-handling techniques, questionable patterns or practices of claims, or a pattern of repeated unreasonably controverted claims by carriers, as defined in s. 440.02, providing services to employees pursuant to this chapter. If the office finds such questionable techniques, patterns, or repeated unreasonably controverted claims as constitute a general business practice of a carrier, as defined in s. 440.02, the office shall take appropriate action so as to bring such general business practices to a halt pursuant to s. 440.38(3) or may impose penalties pursuant to s. 624.4211. The department and office may initiate investigations of questionable techniques, patterns, practices, or repeated unreasonably controverted claims. The Financial Services Commission may by rule establish forms and procedures for corrective action plans and for auditing carriers.

(b) As to any examination, investigation, or hearing being conducted under this chapter, the department and office:

1. May administer oaths, examine and cross-examine witnesses, receive oral and documentary evidence; and

2. Shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, and require by subpoena the production of books, papers, records, files, correspondence, documents, or other evidence which is relevant to the inquiry.

(c) If any person refuses to comply with any such subpoena or to testify as to any matter concerning which she or he may be lawfully interrogated, the Circuit Court of Leon County or of the county wherein such examination, investigation, or hearing is being conducted, or of the county wherein such person resides, may, on the application of the department or the office, issue an order requiring such person to comply with the subpoena and to testify.

(d) Subpoenas shall be served, and proof of such service made, in the same manner as if issued by a circuit court. Witness fees, costs, and reasonable travel expenses, if claimed, shall be allowed the same as for testimony in a circuit court.

(e) The department shall publish annually a report which indicates the promptness of first payment of compensation records of each carrier or self-insurer so as to focus attention on those carriers or self-insurers with poor payment records for the preceding year. The department and the office shall take appropriate steps so as to cause such poor carrier payment practices to halt pursuant to s. 440.38(3). In addition, the department shall take appropriate action so as to halt such poor payment practices of self-insurers. “Poor payment practice” means a practice of late payment sufficient to constitute a general business practice.

(f) The Financial Services Commission, in consultation with the department, shall adopt rules providing guidelines to carriers, as defined in s. 440.02, self-insurers, and employers to indicate behavior that may be construed as questionable claims-handling techniques, questionable patterns of claims, repeated unreasonably controverted claims, or poor payment practices.

(16) No penalty assessed under this section may be recouped by any carrier or self-insurer in the rate base, the premium, or any rate filing. The office shall enforce this subsection.

(17) The Financial Services Commission may by rule establish audit procedures and set standards for the Automated Carrier Performance System.

History.—s. 20, ch. 17481, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 5966(20); s. 9, ch. 18413, 1937; s. 6, ch. 20672, 1941; s. 2, ch. 23921, 1947; s. 2, ch. 26877, 1951; s. 5, ch. 29778, 1955; s. 1, ch. 59-422; ss. 1, 2, ch. 65-203; s. 2, ch. 67-554; ss. 17, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 74-197; s. 11, ch. 75-209; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 5, ch. 77-290; ss. 7, 23, ch. 78-300; ss. 16, 124, ch. 79-40; ss. 12, 21, ch. 79-312; s. 179, ch. 79-400; s. 8, ch. 80-236; s. 277, ch. 81-259; s. 31, ch. 83-215; s. 8, ch. 83-305; s. 7, ch. 84-267; s. 9, ch. 86-171; s. 6, ch. 87-330; ss. 6, 7, ch. 88-203; ss. 16, 43, ch. 89-289; ss. 24, 56, ch. 90-201; ss. 22, 52, ch. 91-1; s. 30, ch. 91-46; s. 26, ch. 93-415; s. 116, ch. 97-103; s. 6, ch. 98-125; s. 17, ch. 2001-91; s. 48, ch. 2001-158; s. 33, ch. 2002-194; s. 53, ch. 2003-1; s. 481, ch. 2003-261; s. 24, ch. 2003-412; s. 2, ch. 2011-174; s. 35, ch. 2011-194; s. 9, ch. 2013-141; s. 3, ch. 2020-63.

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Parker v. Brinson Construction Company

78 So. 2d 873

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 1955 | Docket: 2517006

Cited 74 times | Published

the carrier suffers a penalty of 10% thereof, Section 440.20(5); and if the carrier fails to pay an award

Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc.

685 So. 2d 773, 1996 WL 673822

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 26, 1996 | Docket: 1414934

Cited 65 times | Published

brief together with interest as required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc.

696 So. 2d 1103, 1996 WL 908661

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 26, 1996 | Docket: 2037954

Cited 51 times | Published

brief together with interest as required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Sullivan v. Mayo

121 So. 2d 424

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1960 | Docket: 1318306

Cited 49 times | Published

enacted Chapter 59-422, Laws of Florida 1959, F.S.A. § 440.20(10). This section provides that applications for

FLA. ERECTION SERV. INC. v. McDonald

395 So. 2d 203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1981 | Docket: 1317189

Cited 48 times | Published

penalty. Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1979), in pertinent part similar to former Section 440.20(5)

Sasso v. Ram Property Management

431 So. 2d 204

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1983 | Docket: 456088

Cited 40 times | Published

Similarly, this court has applied the exception to section 440.20(12)(a), which prohibits the release of the

Brown v. Giffen Industries, Inc.

281 So. 2d 897, 1973 Fla. LEXIS 5038

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 1973 | Docket: 1261477

Cited 37 times | Published

provision places it on employer-carrier. F.S., Section 440.20, F.S.A. provides that compensation shall be

City of Hollywood v. Lombardi

770 So. 2d 1196, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 895, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 2039, 2000 WL 1535366

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 2000 | Docket: 1779060

Cited 25 times | Published

of entitlement to an additional offset upon section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1993), and this Court's

Escambia County Sheriff's Dept. v. Grice

692 So. 2d 896, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 234, 1997 Fla. LEXIS 596, 1997 WL 214014

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 1, 1997 | Docket: 435636

Cited 22 times | Published

workers' compensation must be reduced pursuant to section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes, which states: When an

Great American Indemnity Company v. Williams

85 So. 2d 619

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 1956 | Docket: 1290710

Cited 21 times | Published

Commission to make the investigation. When Section 440.20(8), F.S., F.S.A., is read in conjunction with

Amend. to Fla. Rules of Appellate Proc.

780 So. 2d 834, 2000 WL 1508541

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2000 | Docket: 1298753

Cited 19 times | Published

together with interest as required *878 under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Four Quarters Habitat, Inc. v. Miller

405 So. 2d 475

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1981 | Docket: 1703982

Cited 19 times | Published

the employer within 21 days, as required by Section 440.20(6); however, *479 in that portion of the order

Sanders v. City of Orlando

997 So. 2d 1089, 2008 WL 4346438

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2008 | Docket: 2490336

Cited 17 times | Published

the statutory changes *1093 made in 2001 to section 440.20(11)(c)." Flamily, 924 So.2d at 80.[2] The First

Jacobsen v. Stores

882 So. 2d 431, 2004 WL 1877558

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2004 | Docket: 1686221

Cited 17 times | Published

issue before us is whether the amendments to section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), adopted by

Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Co. v. Tepper

2 So. 3d 209, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 111, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 143, 2009 WL 217978

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 2009 | Docket: 1138556

Cited 16 times | Published

conclude that if the Legislature had intended for section 440.20(ll)(c) to constitute an explicit exception

Steinbrecher v. BETTER CONST. CO.

587 So. 2d 492, 1991 WL 174414

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 1991 | Docket: 1405939

Cited 16 times | Published

denying his claim for penalties pursuant to section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1983). The issue for review

ESCAMBIA CTY. COUNCIL v. Goldsmith

500 So. 2d 626, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 56

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1986 | Docket: 1295049

Cited 16 times | Published

Services, 482 So.2d 472 (see p. 630, supra). Section 440.20(3) specifies that "[i]mpairment benefits shall

Lollie v. General American Tank Storage Terminals

34 So. 2d 306, 160 Fla. 208, 1948 Fla. LEXIS 643

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 1948 | Docket: 3268049

Cited 16 times | Published

Section 440.54 must be read in connection with section 440.20, Florida Statutes 1941, which provides that

Ardmore Farms, Inc. v. Squires

395 So. 2d 268

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1981 | Docket: 1317308

Cited 15 times | Published

full opportunity to respond to the claim. See Section 440.20(4), (6), (7), Florida Statutes (1979).

Sears, Roebuck and Co. v. Viera

440 So. 2d 49

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1983 | Docket: 2238766

Cited 14 times | Published

applicable to the general rule outlined in section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1981). Therefore the

Myers v. Carr Const. Co.

387 So. 2d 417

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1980 | Docket: 1355139

Cited 14 times | Published

However, Chapter 78-300, Laws of Florida, amended § 440.20, Florida Statutes (1978 Supp.), to provide in

Bynum Transport, Inc. v. Snyder

765 So. 2d 752, 2000 WL 712808

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 2000 | Docket: 1522940

Cited 13 times | Published

compensation claims (JCC) concluded that under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1997), the E/C waived

Russell Corp. v. Brooks

698 So. 2d 1334, 1997 WL 564204

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 1997 | Docket: 1524276

Cited 13 times | Published

invoke the "pay and investigate" provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), nor was the

Aguilera v. Inservices, Inc.

905 So. 2d 84, 2005 WL 1403993

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 2005 | Docket: 2104286

Cited 12 times | Published

claims. In addition to this emergency relief, section 440.20, Florida Statutes (2000), sets a deadline for

Williams v. Amax Chemical Corp.

543 So. 2d 277, 1989 WL 36156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1989 | Docket: 1729786

Cited 12 times | Published

placement of interest on this type of award. Section 440.20, Florida Statutes, which provides for interest

Rogers v. Concrete Sciences, Inc.

394 So. 2d 212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1981 | Docket: 1692109

Cited 11 times | Published

behalf of the claimant and his estate. Under Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1978), a lump sum settlement

City of Miami Beach v. Schiffman

144 So. 2d 799

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 1962 | Docket: 1784005

Cited 11 times | Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20 * * *, or shall decline to pay a claim on or before

AB Taff & Sons v. Clark

110 So. 2d 428

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 1959 | Docket: 1409930

Cited 11 times | Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20 of this chapter, or shall decline to pay a claim

City of Clearwater v. Acker

755 So. 2d 597, 1999 WL 1123401

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1999 | Docket: 1333645

Cited 10 times | Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Budget Luxury Inns, Inc. v. Boston

407 So. 2d 997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1981 | Docket: 467429

Cited 10 times | Published

to American because it did not comply with Section 440.20(1), Florida Statutes (1975),[1] in that the

Wick Roofing Company v. Curtis

110 So. 2d 385

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1959 | Docket: 1409582

Cited 10 times | Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20 of this chapter, or shall decline to pay a claim

Gunderson v. School Dist. of Hillsborough

937 So. 2d 777, 2006 WL 2612678

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2006 | Docket: 116731

Cited 9 times | Published

entirety: This is a Washout Settlement under F.S. 440.20(11). Parties agree to a complete and final settlement

Checkers Restaurant v. Wiethoff

925 So. 2d 348, 2006 WL 344747

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2006 | Docket: 1516947

Cited 9 times | Published

affirm the JCC's denial of other benefits. Section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, provides in relevant

Inservices, Inc. v. Aguilera

837 So. 2d 464, 2002 WL 31870185

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 26, 2002 | Docket: 1527540

Cited 9 times | Published

or ignores, a request for medical treatment. Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (2000), sets a deadline for

Franklin v. Northwest Airlines

778 So. 2d 418, 2001 WL 85182

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 2001 | Docket: 1290366

Cited 9 times | Published

reasonable investigation within the 120 day period. § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (1995). Upon receiving the notice-of-injury

Willette v. Air Products

700 So. 2d 397, 1997 WL 535985

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 1997 | Docket: 1719604

Cited 9 times | Published

were late, entitling him to penalties under section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (1995). Invoking the administrative

North River Ins. Co. v. Wuelling

683 So. 2d 1090, 1996 WL 668438

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1996 | Docket: 466153

Cited 9 times | Published

of the "pay and investigate" provisions of section 440.20(4) and does not deny compensability within

Brevard County School Bd. v. Walters

396 So. 2d 1197

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 1981 | Docket: 1732068

Cited 9 times | Published

the deputy's approval of such a settlement, Section 440.20(10), or in assessing the value of that settlement

Brantley v. ADH Building Contractors, Inc.

215 So. 2d 297

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1968 | Docket: 1312413

Cited 9 times | Published

"award" within the contemplation of Fla. Stat. § 440.20(6) (1965), F.S.A. On October 10, 1966, the deputy

Lockett v. Smith

72 So. 2d 817, 1954 Fla. LEXIS 1462

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1954 | Docket: 456674

Cited 9 times | Published

previous award then delinquent, pursuant to Section 440.20 (6), Florida Statutes, F.S.A., but refused

City of Bartow v. Brewer

896 So. 2d 931, 2005 WL 491299

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 2005 | Docket: 1683572

Cited 8 times | Published

Only in the reply brief do they argue that section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, does not control. Failure

B & L Services, Inc. v. Coach USA

791 So. 2d 1138, 2001 WL 672048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 2001 | Docket: 1655769

Cited 8 times | Published

penalties on the temporary benefits awarded. Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1995), provides in pertinent

Dixon v. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

731 So. 2d 141, 1999 WL 242556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 1999 | Docket: 1408863

Cited 8 times | Published

the employer claimed is also inapplicable. Section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1991), states: When

Michael v. Centex-Rooney Const. Co.

645 So. 2d 133, 1994 WL 637504

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1994 | Docket: 1223015

Cited 8 times | Published

$6,500.00 in accordance with Florida Statu[t]es § 440.20(12)(b). Michael specifically acknowledged in the

Cone Bros. Contracting v. Gordon

453 So. 2d 420

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 1984 | Docket: 1651268

Cited 8 times | Published

raise three points for our review: (1) whether section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1978), as applied

Belle v. General Elec. Co.

409 So. 2d 182

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 1982 | Docket: 525989

Cited 8 times | Published

J., dissenting and concurring). NOTES [1] Section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1979), is a substantial

Carballo v. Warren Mfg. Co.

407 So. 2d 603

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1981 | Docket: 1515376

Cited 8 times | Published

deputy erred by not awarding interest. We agree. Section 440.20(9) requires an award of 12% interest on all

Court of Flags v. Outland

382 So. 2d 443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 1980 | Docket: 1674228

Cited 8 times | Published

order approving a lump-sum advancement pursuant to § 440.20(10), Fla. Stat. Before approving such an advancement

Torres v. Eden Roc Hotel

238 So. 2d 639

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 1970 | Docket: 552470

Cited 8 times | Published

industrial claims to award penalties pursuant to Section 440.20(5) and (6), Florida Statutes [F.S.A.]." The

Rivendell of Ft. Walton v. Petway

833 So. 2d 292, 2002 WL 31887694

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2002 | Docket: 1259009

Cited 7 times | Published

required "pay and investigate" notice under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1995). In Summer 1998

F.M. v. Palm Beach County

912 F. Supp. 514, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21118, 1995 WL 793689

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 1995 | Docket: 1814929

Cited 7 times | Published

this agreement if settlement is pursuant to F.S. 440.20(12)(a) only, or (2) penalties, interest or attorney's

Prestressed Systems v. Goff

486 So. 2d 1378, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1986 | Docket: 1406469

Cited 7 times | Published

disability payments into lump sum payments. Section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes (1981), explicitly

Carruth v. Allied Products Co.

452 So. 2d 634, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13543

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1984 | Docket: 474511

Cited 7 times | Published

the deputy properly assessed a penalty under section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes. Regarding the employer-provided

Florida Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. Gustinger

390 So. 2d 420

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 1980 | Docket: 1532311

Cited 7 times | Published

not "penalties," such as those provided in Section 440.20(5), (6), Florida Statutes (1977), for which

Daoud v. Matz

73 So. 2d 51, 1954 Fla. LEXIS 1493

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 1954 | Docket: 1796172

Cited 7 times | Published

benefits adjudicated in the sum of $12,625.07. Section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes 1953, F.S.A., provides

Dixon v. GAB Business Services, Inc.

767 So. 2d 443, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 629, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 1736, 2000 WL 1206750

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2000 | Docket: 1194005

Cited 6 times | Published

benefits exceeded his AWW. This Court found that section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1985), authorized such

Alderman v. Florida Plastering

748 So. 2d 1038, 1998 WL 798821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1998 | Docket: 1750353

Cited 6 times | Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

City of Miami v. Bell

634 So. 2d 163, 1994 WL 61399

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1994 | Docket: 1472756

Cited 6 times | Published

question as one of great public importance: IS SECTION 440.20(7) APPLICABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS

Hulbert v. Avis Rent-A-Car Systems

469 So. 2d 235, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1319

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1985 | Docket: 1271727

Cited 6 times | Published

benefits. We find that they did not. Fla. Stat. section 440.20(4) (Supp. 1980), provides: Benefits payable

Thibodeau v. SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSP.

449 So. 2d 297

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1984 | Docket: 1695946

Cited 6 times | Published

court's order become final for purposes of section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1979). We find and hold

Paver Development Corp. v. McDevitt

419 So. 2d 1156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1982 | Docket: 1556306

Cited 6 times | Published

Aetna, employer/carrier (E/C), pursuant to Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1981). The following

Holland v. Holland

406 So. 2d 496

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1981 | Docket: 2516383

Cited 6 times | Published

dissolution of marriage proceedings." [1] See § 440.20(12), Fla. Stat. (1979). [2] For the general view

Zafrilla v. Volare Shoes, Inc.

394 So. 2d 146

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1981 | Docket: 1315277

Cited 6 times | Published

interest on unpaid benefits of this class, that Section 440.20(6) and (7), Florida Statutes (1978 Supp.) provides

Crowell v. SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DIST.

378 So. 2d 801

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1979 | Docket: 109456

Cited 6 times | Published

sum payment of compensation *802 pursuant to Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1977), was entered June

Steele v. ADH Building Contractors, Inc.

196 So. 2d 430

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 1967 | Docket: 1710461

Cited 6 times | Published

percent additional amount here recovered under Section 440.20(6) was `compensation' within the meaning of

Miami Beach First National Bank v. Dunn

85 So. 2d 556

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1956 | Docket: 64755

Cited 6 times | Published

benefits. The carrier contended that under Section 440.20(8) of the Workmen's Compensation Law it was

Phillips v. City of West Palm Beach

70 So. 2d 345, 1953 Fla. LEXIS 1846

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1953 | Docket: 1277780

Cited 6 times | Published

Chapter 20672, § 6, was revised and numbered Section 440.20, subsection (13) of the Florida Statutes of

Demedrano v. Labor Finders of the Treasure Coast

8 So. 3d 498, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 5009, 2009 WL 1313223

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2009 | Docket: 1654566

Cited 5 times | Published

paid as a result of a settlement agreement. See § 440.20(11)(c), Fla. Stat. (2004); Eshlibi v. Consol.

Childers v. State

936 So. 2d 619, 2006 WL 2620273

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 2006 | Docket: 2527183

Cited 5 times | Published

banc process to clarify waiver provision of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, in light of several recent

Calderon v. JB Nurseries, Inc.

933 So. 2d 553, 2006 WL 263644

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2006 | Docket: 1309237

Cited 5 times | Published

employee/claimant's workers' compensation case pursuant to section 440.20(11) Florida Statutes. The employer/carrier

King v. Auto Supply of Jupiter, Inc.

917 So. 2d 1015, 2006 WL 20470

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 5, 2006 | Docket: 447799

Cited 5 times | Published

that the E/C violated the 120-day provision of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, and thus waived its right

Wintz v. Goodwill

898 So. 2d 1089, 2005 WL 670628

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 2005 | Docket: 1448832

Cited 5 times | Published

invoking the pay and investigate provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2003), the E/C failed

Greenberg v. Cardiology Surgical Ass'n

855 So. 2d 234, 2003 WL 22213554

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 2003 | Docket: 1752477

Cited 5 times | Published

Compensation set forth its interpretation of section 440.20(6), the JCC ordered the E/C to pay penalties

Travelers Ins. Co. v. Collins

825 So. 2d 451, 2002 WL 1725581

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 2002 | Docket: 1312195

Cited 5 times | Published

compensation as required by section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1995). Section 440.20 provides in part: (4)

Hunt v. Exxon Co. USA

747 So. 2d 966, 1999 WL 777647

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 22, 1999 | Docket: 1475352

Cited 5 times | Published

the 120-day limitation period set forth in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1995). The JCC ruled

Acker v. City of Clearwater

755 So. 2d 651, 1998 WL 476168

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 1998 | Docket: 1333794

Cited 5 times | Published

that an offset would be taken, pursuant to section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1985). The offset was

Mellon SEC. & Sound v. Custer

687 So. 2d 1372, 1997 WL 75477

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 1997 | Docket: 1718597

Cited 5 times | Published

note that the E/C's ruling on the claimant's section 440.20(4) estoppel argument was incorrect, see North

Bell v. University of Florida

652 So. 2d 460, 1995 WL 121478

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 1995 | Docket: 1518020

Cited 5 times | Published

imposition of a 20% statutory penalty under section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1994). It is indisputable

Holmes County School Bd. v. Duffell

630 So. 2d 639, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 14, 1994 WL 1899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 1994 | Docket: 1519562

Cited 5 times | Published

compensation claim against the Board, pursuant to section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1991). The settlement

Fawaz v. Florida Polymers

622 So. 2d 492, 1993 WL 255549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1993 | Docket: 2555802

Cited 5 times | Published

fees in addition to the benefits at issue. See § 440.20, Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1988); § 440.34, Fla. Stat

Champlain Towers v. Dudley

481 So. 2d 532, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 130

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1986 | Docket: 1529269

Cited 5 times | Published

according to the tables mandated for use by Section 440.20, Florida Statutes, is 26.4 years;" (2) because

Veterans Septic Tank Service v. Wallace

445 So. 2d 389

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1984 | Docket: 1287507

Cited 5 times | Published

law wage loss benefits are a monthly benefit, section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1980); with the employer/carrier

Ardmore Farms v. Smith

423 So. 2d 1039

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 544622

Cited 5 times | Published

submitted. The E/C filed no notice to controvert (Section 440.20(6), (7), Florida Statutes (1979)), and filed

In Re Workmen's Compensation Rules of Procedure

343 So. 2d 1273, 1977 Fla. LEXIS 3860

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 1977 | Docket: 1710473

Cited 5 times | Published

Bureau a notice to controvert in accordance with § 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. The notice to controvert

In Re Florida Workmen's Compensation Rules of Pro.

285 So. 2d 601, 1973 Fla. LEXIS 4246

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 1973 | Docket: 1743841

Cited 5 times | Published

has not controverted the claim pursuant to Section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, F.S.A., and regulations

STATE EX REL. IOWA NAT. MUT. INS. CO. v. Florida Industrial Commission

151 So. 2d 636

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1963 | Docket: 1254757

Cited 5 times | Published

the interpretation of the second sentence of section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes, F.S.A., as relates to

Townsley v. Miami Roofing and Sheet Metal Company

79 So. 2d 785

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1955 | Docket: 1361222

Cited 5 times | Published

compensation due and unpaid as authorized by Section 440.20(5), Fla. Stat. 1953, F.S.A., and that the insurance

St. Johns River Shipbuilding Co. v. Wells

22 So. 2d 632, 156 Fla. 67, 1945 Fla. LEXIS 750

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1945 | Docket: 3271206

Cited 5 times | Published

commission call our attention to Sub-section (10) of Section 440.20 E.S., which provides that whenever the commission

Joseph Shannon v. Cheney Brothers Inc. & The Travelers

157 So. 3d 397, 2015 WL 404127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2015 | Docket: 2629734

Cited 4 times | Published

denies an advance payment of compensation under section 440.20(12)(c), Florida Statutes (2010), and the second

Leticia Morales v. Zenith Insurance Company

714 F.3d 1220, 2013 WL 1501654, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 7469

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 15, 2013 | Docket: 297393

Cited 4 times | Published

lawsuit. 6 . Under Florida Statute § 440.20(1 l)(c), a workers’ compensation claimant, if

Lopez v. Allied Aerofoam/Specialty Risk Services

48 So. 3d 888, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 15801, 2010 WL 4056042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 2010 | Docket: 1390459

Cited 4 times | Published

Under existing law, reversal is required. Section 440.20(12)(c), Florida Statutes (2009), permits a

OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL BD. v. Arace

884 So. 2d 1003, 2004 WL 2191154

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 2004 | Docket: 1282208

Cited 4 times | Published

the phrase "initial provision of benefits" in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2000). From the plain

Amerimark, Inc. v. Hutchinson

882 So. 2d 1114, 2004 WL 2146710

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 27, 2004 | Docket: 1289630

Cited 4 times | Published

payment of a settlement reached pursuant to section 440.20(11)(c), (2003). See Fla. R. Work. Comp. P.

Singletary v. Yoder's and Ameritrust Ins. Corp.

871 So. 2d 289, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 3870, 2004 WL 587670

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2004 | Docket: 1709469

Cited 4 times | Published

days after the initial provision of benefits...." § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2002). We nevertheless affirm

Bussey v. Wal-Mart Store 725

867 So. 2d 542, 2004 WL 358477

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 2004 | Docket: 1722528

Cited 4 times | Published

waiver of defenses under section 440.192(8) or section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. On appeal, claimant argues

Hutchinson v. Lykes Smithfield Packing

870 So. 2d 144, 2004 WL 34503

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 8, 2004 | Docket: 1697969

Cited 4 times | Published

failure to comply with the clear requirements of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2000), waived their right

Jeffrey's Steel v. CONIBEAR EQUIPMENT, INC.

854 So. 2d 268, 2003 WL 22103457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2003 | Docket: 1459837

Cited 4 times | Published

the compensability of an employee's injury. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1994). Under such circumstances

Eastern Industries, Inc. v. Burnham

750 So. 2d 748, 2000 WL 126351

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 2000 | Docket: 1736526

Cited 4 times | Published

penalty against the employer/carrier pursuant to section 440.20(6), which provides that if an installment of

Waffle House v. Hutchinson

673 So. 2d 883, 1996 WL 199691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 1996 | Docket: 1671544

Cited 4 times | Published

with the "pay and investigate" provisions of section 440.20(4). Therefore, such a carrier would not have

Amend. to Fla. Rules of Workers'comp.

664 So. 2d 945, 1995 WL 656744

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1995 | Docket: 1655898

Cited 4 times | Published

brief together with interest as required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Rease v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

644 So. 2d 1383, 1994 WL 561871

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1994 | Docket: 1672244

Cited 4 times | Published

workers' compensation benefits pursuant to section 440.20, Florida Statutes. There is no evidence to

City of Miami v. Bell

606 So. 2d 1183, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 9996, 1992 WL 222006

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 1992 | Docket: 131054

Cited 4 times | Published

1989, and awarded a 10% penalty pursuant to section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1985), based on the City's

Grand Bay Hotel v. Guerra

605 So. 2d 134, 1992 WL 206380

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 1992 | Docket: 1343667

Cited 4 times | Published

approving the Joint Petition pursuant to Florida Statute 440.20(12)(a) and (c), which I have duly executed

Williams v. Kraft, Inc.

585 So. 2d 1120, 1991 WL 180711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 1991 | Docket: 1688548

Cited 4 times | Published

unenforceable unless approved by a JCC pursuant to section 440.20(12) and (13), Florida Statutes. The statutory

City of Miami v. Watkins

579 So. 2d 759, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 3654, 1991 WL 60013

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1991 | Docket: 1181561

Cited 4 times | Published

However, penalties were awarded herein under section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes, which provides, without

Department of Transp. v. Montero

568 So. 2d 65, 1990 WL 110287

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 1990 | Docket: 1526593

Cited 4 times | Published

awarded statutory interest in accordance with section 440.20(9), Florida Statutes, on a prior payment of

Cruise Quality Painting v. Paige

564 So. 2d 1190, 1990 WL 102727

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 1990 | Docket: 1689031

Cited 4 times | Published

through the date of the hearing. 4. Pursuant to F.S. 440.20 Cruise Quality Painting/Aetna filed a reimbursement

Wiley Jackson Co. v. Webster

522 So. 2d 987, 1988 WL 27803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 1988 | Docket: 1191995

Cited 4 times | Published

law. Wage-loss benefits are monthly benefits. Section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1985). Wage-loss claims

Walker v. City of Tampa

520 So. 2d 66, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 357, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 513, 1988 WL 8396

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 1988 | Docket: 1299924

Cited 4 times | Published

considered a "contingency" not permitted by section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes, in denying the advance

Parker Lumber Co. v. Hart

497 So. 2d 948, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2371

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 1986 | Docket: 1251606

Cited 4 times | Published

commissioner's assessment of penalties pursuant to Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1983). We affirm the

Structural Systems, Inc. v. Worthen

463 So. 2d 502, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 374, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12321

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1985 | Docket: 448891

Cited 4 times | Published

accident, for a washout settlement pursuant to § 440.20(12)(b), Fla. Stat. (1983). The agreement released

HG BODDIFORD PAINTING CONS., INC. v. Boddiford

426 So. 2d 1243

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 1983 | Docket: 1283281

Cited 4 times | Published

an award, as indicated by the provision of Section 440.20(1) that, `Compensation under this chapter shall

Pantry Pride v. Carter

413 So. 2d 865

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 1982 | Docket: 2550874

Cited 4 times | Published

assessed a penalty against the employer/carrier. Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1980 Supp.), states that

Cox Oil & Sales, Inc. v. Boettcher

410 So. 2d 211

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1982 | Docket: 477520

Cited 4 times | Published

deputy's order except in the assessment of section 440.20(8) penalties on the late payment of sums awarded

Santiago v. Orr Industries, Inc.

407 So. 2d 1026

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 467432

Cited 4 times | Published

compensation paid were not intended as a gratuity. Section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (1977), states: If the

King v. Lord Colony Enterprises

400 So. 2d 856

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1981 | Docket: 1676990

Cited 4 times | Published

were made. Appellant argues that, pursuant to Section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1978), penalties

Modern Plating Co. v. Whitton

394 So. 2d 515, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19559

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1981 | Docket: 1692128

Cited 4 times | Published

assess penalties against the E/C, pursuant to § 440.20(6), Fla. Stat. This cause is reversed and remanded

Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Comb. Shows v. Jones

134 So. 2d 244

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 1961 | Docket: 1343556

Cited 4 times | Published

treatment and compensation as required by § 440.13 and § 440.20, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. Claimant also alleges

Carillon Hotel v. Rodriguez

124 So. 2d 3

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1960 | Docket: 1415967

Cited 4 times | Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20 * * *, or shall decline to pay a claim on or before

Leticia Morales v. Zenith Insurance Company

152 So. 3d 557, 39 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 721, 2014 Fla. LEXIS 3555, 2014 WL 6836320

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 2014 | Docket: 2611558

Cited 3 times | Published

Zenith. The agreement was entered pursuant to section 440.20(ll)(c)-(e) of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation

City of Ocoee v. Trimble

929 So. 2d 687, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 7984, 2006 WL 1373237

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 1727008

Cited 3 times | Published

We again confront the waiver provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2003). Here the employer

Flamily v. City of Orlando

924 So. 2d 78, 2006 WL 406926

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 2006 | Docket: 1419299

Cited 3 times | Published

pursuant to the statutory changes made in 2001 to section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes. Under Florida's workers'

Patco Transport, Inc. v. Estupinan

917 So. 2d 922, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 19675, 2005 WL 3404387

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 2005 | Docket: 448034

Cited 3 times | Published

lump-sum payment" accomplished that result. See § 440.20(11)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001) ("[W]hen a claimant

McDade v. PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DIST.

898 So. 2d 126, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 2671, 2005 WL 491178

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 2005 | Docket: 1732331

Cited 3 times | Published

benefits); § 440.20(13), Fla. Stat. (2004) (for advance payments of compensation); § 440.20(14), Fla.

Frix v. All State Ins.

854 So. 2d 258, 2003 WL 22103531

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2003 | Docket: 2584731

Cited 3 times | Published

make payment of a settlement reached under section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes, within 14 days of

Dunlevy v. Seminole County Department of Public Safety

792 So. 2d 592, 2001 WL 993570

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2001 | Docket: 1735339

Cited 3 times | Published

compensability of claimant's accident and injury under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1998), by failing

State v. Herny

781 So. 2d 1067, 2001 WL 81779

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2001 | Docket: 1690546

Cited 3 times | Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Czopek v. GREAT CHEMICALS

778 So. 2d 996, 2000 WL 795298

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2000 | Docket: 1686996

Cited 3 times | Published

lump sum settlement (a "washout") pursuant to section 440.20(11)(b) and (c), Florida Statutes (1994), which

Florida Plastering v. Alderman

755 So. 2d 604, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 49, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 63, 2000 WL 38942

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 2000 | Docket: 1873648

Cited 3 times | Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

GAB Business Services, Inc. v. Dixon

739 So. 2d 637, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 9507, 1999 WL 496244

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 1999 | Docket: 644

Cited 3 times | Published

(Supp.1994), and the benefit cap arising under section 440.20(14), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), as interpreted

Houston-Miller v. U.S. Fire Insurance

668 So. 2d 653, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 1458, 1996 WL 69111

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1996 | Docket: 64762624

Cited 3 times | Published

are not “compensation” within the meaning of section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes, which provides for a

City of Crestview v. Howard

657 So. 2d 73, 1995 WL 410682

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1995 | Docket: 463981

Cited 3 times | Published

not deny compensability in accordance with section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1994), such carrier

Barefoot v. Sears Roebuck & Co.

650 So. 2d 1036, 1995 WL 44306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1995 | Docket: 1345807

Cited 3 times | Published

controversy be disposed of, it being understood that Section 440.20 of the Florida Statutes permits lump sum settlements

Zundell v. Dade County School Bd.

609 So. 2d 1367, 1992 WL 379421

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1992 | Docket: 1743348

Cited 3 times | Published

arising out of and in the course of employment." § 440.20(16), Fla. Stat. (1989). [7] Professor Larson

Watkins v. RESOURCES PROPERTY MGMT.

596 So. 2d 763, 1992 WL 68849

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1992 | Docket: 1358903

Cited 3 times | Published

entitlement to receive penalties and interest under Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1989), due to the E/C's

STATE, DEPT. OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY v. Summit Consulting, Inc.

594 So. 2d 862, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 1905, 1992 WL 41521

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1992 | Docket: 1486165

Cited 3 times | Published

Court. The complaint sought a declaration that section 440.20(9)(c), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1990), and Florida

STATE, DEPT. OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY v. Summit Consulting, Inc.

594 So. 2d 862, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 1905, 1992 WL 41521

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1992 | Docket: 1486165

Cited 3 times | Published

Court. The complaint sought a declaration that section 440.20(9)(c), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1990), and Florida

Florida Community Health Center v. Ross

590 So. 2d 1037, 1991 WL 265074

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1991 | Docket: 458248

Cited 3 times | Published

in FIGA's stead. In the case of penalties, section 440.20(7) awards penalties against the employer or

Tower Chemical Co. v. Hubbard

527 So. 2d 886, 1988 WL 62170

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1988 | Docket: 529944

Cited 3 times | Published

purpose and policy of Chapter 440. For example, section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1979), prohibited

Sandrew Const. v. DeFourny

515 So. 2d 1351, 1987 WL 1805

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1987 | Docket: 1467310

Cited 3 times | Published

the medical expenses remain open pursuant to section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1981). After DeFourny

Spartan Electronics v. Russell

513 So. 2d 153, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1969

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 1987 | Docket: 1295238

Cited 3 times | Published

that no penalties should be assessed under section 440.20(7) for late compensation payments. We therefore

Hunley v. AD Weiss Lithograph

489 So. 2d 1206, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1304

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1986 | Docket: 116049

Cited 3 times | Published

employer/carrier were excused from paying penalties under section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes, where nonpayment resulted

Shipp v. STATE WORKERS'COMP. TRUST FUND

481 So. 2d 76, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 115, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 5882

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1986 | Docket: 549005

Cited 3 times | Published

future medical expenses under the provisions of Section 440.20(10) of the Florida Workers' Compensation Act

Johnson v. RH Donnelly Co.

402 So. 2d 518

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1981 | Docket: 1691390

Cited 3 times | Published

Johnson, challenges the constitutionality of Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1979), which prohibits

Universal Engineering Corp. v. Cartier

380 So. 2d 1160

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 1980 | Docket: 1402307

Cited 3 times | Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20, or shall decline to pay a claim on or before

Special Disability Trust Fund v. Fleet Transport Co.

283 So. 2d 31, 1973 Fla. LEXIS 4358

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 1973 | Docket: 1489776

Cited 3 times | Published

stipulations for a lump sum pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 440.20(10), F.S.A., the payment thus made shall be considered

Sullivan v. Mayo

106 So. 2d 4

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1958 | Docket: 1331927

Cited 3 times | Published

claim under the Workmen's Compensation Law, F.S. § 440.20(10), F.S.A. In December, 1955, the petitioner

Sierra v. Metropolitan Protective Services

188 So. 3d 863, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 14510, 2015 WL 5714621

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 2015 | Docket: 60254356

Cited 2 times | Published

reasonable investigation within the 120-day period.” § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2011). See, e.g., McIntosh v.

Cabrera v. Outdoor Empire Inc.

134 So. 3d 573, 2014 WL 1257147, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 4593

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 2014 | Docket: 60239293

Cited 2 times | Published

before it was approved by the JCC as required by section 440.20(ll)(a), Florida Statutes — which applies to

ESIS/Ace American Insurance Co. v. Kuhn

104 So. 3d 1111, 2012 WL 5477109, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 19843

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2012 | Docket: 60227292

Cited 2 times | Published

Deborah Kuhn (Ms. Kuhn) of a $2000 advance under section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes. Because the interest

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH v. Duran

38 So. 3d 170, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 5564, 2010 WL 1444916

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2010 | Docket: 1182609

Cited 2 times | Published

interest due on the late payment is five dollars. See § 440.20(8)(a), Fla. Stat. (2007). The record indicates

Raban v. Federal Express

13 So. 3d 140, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 7200, 2009 WL 1586816

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 2009 | Docket: 1659728

Cited 2 times | Published

penalties and interest were prohibited by section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes. On appeal, Claimant

Eshlibi v. Consolidated Box Mfg.

962 So. 2d 377, 2007 WL 2174854

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 2007 | Docket: 2557782

Cited 2 times | Published

lump-sum settlement with an employer and carrier, section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2006), only requires

DOLLAR GENERAL v. McCoy

927 So. 2d 169, 2006 WL 1095862

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2006 | Docket: 2585985

Cited 2 times | Published

days of when they became due, as required by section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (2003), nor exercised

Tomaskovich v. Lapointe

904 So. 2d 538, 2005 WL 1249062

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2005 | Docket: 1365403

Cited 2 times | Published

the 120-day pay and investigate provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2001). We reverse. FACTUAL

Marchenko v. Sunshine Companies

894 So. 2d 311, 2005 WL 440426

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2005 | Docket: 116793

Cited 2 times | Published

settlement agreement reached in accordance with section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2001). The JCC determined

Willis v. Publix Super Markets, Inc.

871 So. 2d 941, 2004 WL 609295

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2004 | Docket: 2129237

Cited 2 times | Published

with the 120-day "pay and investigate" rule of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2001), and (ii) allowing

Clements v. Walt Disney World Co.

819 So. 2d 1014, 2002 WL 1401897

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 2002 | Docket: 1456388

Cited 2 times | Published

request within the 120 day period allowed in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2000).[1] We affirm as

Garner v. Clay County Dist. School Bd.

798 So. 2d 821, 2001 WL 1327155

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 2001 | Docket: 1668325

Cited 2 times | Published

e/c failed timely to deny the claims under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1995). The e/c contended

Jackson v. Hochadel Roofing Co.

794 So. 2d 668, 2001 WL 904988

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2001 | Docket: 1737936

Cited 2 times | Published

an offset under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1991) (now codified as § 440.20(14), Fla. Stat.

Denestan v. Miami-Dade County

789 So. 2d 515, 2001 WL 788354

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2001 | Docket: 2577371

Cited 2 times | Published

under the "pay and investigate" provisions in section 440.20, Florida Statutes. This court noted, however

Taylor v. Camillus House, Inc.

149 F. Supp. 2d 1377, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10724, 2001 WL 849430

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2001 | Docket: 2438867

Cited 2 times | Published

Order Approving A Lump-Sum Settlement Under F.S. 440.20(11)(b)(1994)(the "Settlement Agreement") in which

State v. Herny

776 So. 2d 932, 1999 WL 979474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1999 | Docket: 421740

Cited 2 times | Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

HRS DIST. II v. Pickard

778 So. 2d 299, 1999 WL 503456

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1999 | Docket: 1686953

Cited 2 times | Published

(AWW) cap and resulting offset arising under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (Supp.1986), and Escambia

City of Hollywood v. Lombardi

738 So. 2d 491, 1999 WL 569559

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 5, 1999 | Docket: 1502652

Cited 2 times | Published

average weekly wage (AWW) cap authorized by section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1993), and Escambia

Salony v. SOUTH FLA. PUBLIC COMUUNICATION

734 So. 2d 544, 1999 WL 345160

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 1999 | Docket: 1441754

Cited 2 times | Published

Payment made on the 14th day is now late under section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1995). Under that statute

Nolan v. Delta Airlines

733 So. 2d 1076, 1999 WL 280805

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 5, 1999 | Docket: 1188887

Cited 2 times | Published

offering alternative benefits, pursuant to section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1987): an injured worker

DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION v. Johns

753 So. 2d 108, 1998 WL 777091

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1998 | Docket: 1729038

Cited 2 times | Published

Employer/Carrier to recalculate the offset taken under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes, and to exclude from

PALM BEACH CTY. SCHOOL BD. v. Miller-Neal

674 So. 2d 759, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 3696, 1996 WL 168617

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 1996 | Docket: 1662024

Cited 2 times | Published

settlement which was approved by the JCC pursuant to section 440.20(11)(b), *760 Florida Statutes (1994). The order

Kilbourne & Sons v. Kilbourne

677 So. 2d 855, 1995 WL 746378

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1995 | Docket: 1272902

Cited 2 times | Published

it is mandatory that a 10% penalty be assessed. § 440.20(7), Florida Statutes. The penalty can be excused

National Distributing Co. v. Campbell

632 So. 2d 647, 1994 WL 33782

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1994 | Docket: 1514070

Cited 2 times | Published

successful prosecution of his claim. [2] See section 440.20(2), Florida Statutes (1989) providing that

University of Miami v. Dansky

622 So. 2d 613, 1993 WL 303109

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 1993 | Docket: 547024

Cited 2 times | Published

workers' compensation settlement proceeding via section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1989), involving

Sigg v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

594 So. 2d 329, 1992 WL 31821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 1992 | Docket: 1485335

Cited 2 times | Published

claimant's request for penalties pursuant to section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1989). While appellant

Musgrove v. Children's Home Society

573 So. 2d 100, 1991 WL 567

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1991 | Docket: 479181

Cited 2 times | Published

claimant's future medical expenses in contravention of § 440.20(12)(a), Fla. Stat. The medical benefits for which

Smith v. General Conference of SDA

535 So. 2d 611, 1988 WL 129124

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1988 | Docket: 1306199

Cited 2 times | Published

note that the penalty provision is part of Section 440.20, Florida Statutes, entitled "Payment of compensation

Great Dane Trailers v. Clark

520 So. 2d 53, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 198, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 177, 1988 WL 2619

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1988 | Docket: 1300339

Cited 2 times | Published

employer within one month of the accident. Section 440.20(14) provides that "[i]f the employer has made

Great Bay Distributors v. Everett

513 So. 2d 187, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2222

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1987 | Docket: 1295039

Cited 2 times | Published

of future medical expenses, concluding that Section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes, does not permit such

Matter of George Hunt, Inc.

60 B.R. 183, 1986 Bankr. LEXIS 6330

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 1986 | Docket: 1832653

Cited 2 times | Published

Court; and by challenging his claim in this Court. § 440.20(9) and § 440.34(3) of Florida Statutes mandates

D'AMICO v. Marina Inn & Yacht Harbor, Inc.

444 So. 2d 1038

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1984 | Docket: 452003

Cited 2 times | Published

prior to the hearing on the stipulation. Although § 440.20(12)(b) provides that an order approving a lump

Zarahn v. City of Milton

433 So. 2d 41, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1983 | Docket: 1727435

Cited 2 times | Published

$13,050 advancement of benefits pursuant to Section 440.20(13), Florida Statutes. The advancement was

Sanford v. ALACHUA COUNTY SCHOOL BD.

425 So. 2d 112

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1982 | Docket: 1182141

Cited 2 times | Published

if she were to regain her earning capacity. Section 440.20(11)(d), Florida Statutes (1977) states that

Brazil v. School Bd. of Alachua County

408 So. 2d 842

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 1982 | Docket: 1449735

Cited 2 times | Published

specific workers' compensation interest provision in § 440.20(7) (1978 Supp.). Myers v. Carr Construction Co

Wekiwa Concrete v. Reddick

396 So. 2d 832, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19137

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 1981 | Docket: 1732321

Cited 2 times | Published

approval, but the carrier/employer is required by Section 440.20(1), Florida Statutes (1979) to make payment

East v. PENSACOLA TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO.

384 So. 2d 156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1980 | Docket: 1678742

Cited 2 times | Published

settlement agreement, as was expressly required by § 440.20(10), Florida Statutes, and W.C.R.P. 17(h), then

E & a CONCRETE v. Perry

379 So. 2d 1015

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1980 | Docket: 1277190

Cited 2 times | Published

Chapter 78-300, Laws of Florida, which amends § 440.20(7) to provide: In addition to any other penalties

In Re Fla. Wkrs.'compensation Rules, Etc.

374 So. 2d 981

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1979 | Docket: 1523329

Cited 2 times | Published

commissioners. Cf. § 440.25(1) Fla. Stat. (1979); § 440.20(10)(b), Fla. Stat. (1979). This differs radically

Schel v. City of Miami

193 So. 2d 170

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1966 | Docket: 1304803

Cited 2 times | Published

as advance compensation, and construed F.S. Section 440.20(11), F.S.A.,[2] F.I.C. Rule 9,[3] to require

St. Lucie FCRD and PGCS v. FMIT, Florida Municipal etc.

259 So. 3d 992

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 2018 | Docket: 8379697

Cited 1 times | Published

provision of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law, section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. PGCS later (within 120

Jose Delgado v. City Concrete Systems, Inc. and FCCI Insurance company

220 So. 3d 529, 2017 WL 2438332, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 8148

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2017 | Docket: 6069482

Cited 1 times | Published

settlement of his workers’ compensation case under section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes. The JCC entered an

City of Jacksonville v. Ratliff

217 So. 3d 183, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 5201

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2017 | Docket: 60265664

Cited 1 times | Published

upon Claimant’s release from the hospital. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. However, the E/C later denied compensability

Gobel v. American Airlines

177 So. 3d 1289, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 17723, 2015 WL 7454156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 24, 2015 | Docket: 60251150

Cited 1 times | Published

60Q-6.123(5) applies only to settlements under section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes, where a claimant is

Taylor v. Air Canada

136 So. 3d 786, 2014 WL 1666011, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 6171

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 2014 | Docket: 60240086

Cited 1 times | Published

000 advance of compensation as permitted by section 440.20(12)(c)2., Florida Statutes (2010). We agree

McIntosh v. CVS Pharmacy

135 So. 3d 1157, 2014 WL 1600449, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 5851

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 2014 | Docket: 60239450

Cited 1 times | Published

Employer/Carrier (E/C) was estopped, under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2010), from denying com-pensability

Agency for Persons With Disabilities v. C.B.

130 So. 3d 713, 2013 WL 6635803, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 19914

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2013 | Docket: 60237857

Cited 1 times | Published

302(1), Fla. Stat. . Id. at 2-4; see 42 C.F.R. § 440.20(2)(d) (2011) (providing that the state Medicaid

Worthy v. Jimmie Crowder Excavating

100 So. 3d 727, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 18956, 2012 WL 5350155

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 2012 | Docket: 60225932

Cited 1 times | Published

$2,000 advance, which was made pursuant to section 440.20(12)(c)2., Florida Statutes. It is undisputed

Williams v. State Department of Corrections/division of Risk Management

97 So. 3d 923, 2012 WL 3763680, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14643

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2012 | Docket: 60312009

Cited 1 times | Published

000 advance compensation payment pursuant to section 440.20(12)(c), Florida Statutes (2008), 20 days after

Pupo v. City of Hialeah

91 So. 3d 925, 2012 WL 2682757, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 11023

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 2012 | Docket: 60310029

Cited 1 times | Published

So.2d 578, 580 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001) (applying section 440.20(6)); E. Indus., Inc. v. Burnham, 750 So.2d

Rucker v. JUST BRAKES

75 So. 3d 807, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 19177, 2011 WL 6017941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 2011 | Docket: 2533781

Cited 1 times | Published

when she sua sponte raised the application of section 440.20(4) without affording the E/C the opportunity

REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES, INC. v. Ricardo

68 So. 3d 934, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12740, 2011 WL 3558165

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 2011 | Docket: 2355522

Cited 1 times | Published

prima facie case for penalties and interest. See § 440.20(6)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009). Section 440.15(4), Florida

School District of Hillsborough County v. Dickson

67 So. 3d 1080, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 10898, 2011 WL 2685607

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2011 | Docket: 60301928

Cited 1 times | Published

compensation based on its improper application of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2010), and subsequent

Mieses v. Applebee's

14 So. 3d 1228, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 8654, 2009 WL 1856214

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2009 | Docket: 1650887

Cited 1 times | Published

entitles Claimant to penalties and interest. See § 440.20(6), (8), Fla. Stat. (2003). On cross-appeal, the

Boggs v. USA Water Ski, Inc.

18 So. 3d 610, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 5033, 2009 WL 1313225

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 2009 | Docket: 60252137

Cited 1 times | Published

benefits under the 120-day rule outlined in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2006). On October 10

Vallecillo v. Bachiller Ironworks

982 So. 2d 734, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 6300, 2008 WL 1805455

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 23, 2008 | Docket: 1478489

Cited 1 times | Published

settlement agreement because it did not comply with section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes (2003). Although the

Lucas v. Englewood Community Hosp.

963 So. 2d 894, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 13158, 2007 WL 2384445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2007 | Docket: 1328439

Cited 1 times | Published

, St. Petersburg, for Appellees. ALLEN, J. Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes, provides that when compensation

McCurdy v. CITY OF HEALTH

949 So. 2d 1140, 2007 WL 597016

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2007 | Docket: 1275892

Cited 1 times | Published

to award penalties and interest pursuant to section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1995), and the cause is

Turner v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BD.

941 So. 2d 508, 2006 WL 3208492

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 2006 | Docket: 431885

Cited 1 times | Published

the carrier has knowledge of the impairment"); § 440.20(6) & (8) (addressing liability for penalties and

Mims v. Confederated Staffing

940 So. 2d 518, 2006 WL 3017240

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 2006 | Docket: 433845

Cited 1 times | Published

right to deny compensability of the injury. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2003). On December 31, 2003, claimant

BEGLEY'S CLEANING SERVICE v. Costa

913 So. 2d 1244, 2005 WL 3001079

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 2005 | Docket: 1331776

Cited 1 times | Published

and investigate" provision is contained in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, and the version applicable

Boyett v. Wal-Mart

906 So. 2d 1216, 2005 WL 1690545

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 2005 | Docket: 1775677

Cited 1 times | Published

initial provision of benefits as required by section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2002), which, to the

Cole v. Fairfield Communities

908 So. 2d 1105, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 11061, 2005 WL 1680584

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 2005 | Docket: 1398190

Cited 1 times | Published

the petition, the claimant argued that, under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, the employer had waived

Miami-Dade County v. Lovett

888 So. 2d 136, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 18092, 2004 WL 2723983

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2004 | Docket: 1327860

Cited 1 times | Published

doing, the JCC misapplied Dixon. Grice held section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1985), permits the employer

Don Borque v. Trugreen, Inc.

389 F.3d 1354, 21 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1778, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 23833, 2004 WL 2579800

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 15, 2004 | Docket: 398160

Cited 1 times | Published

427 So.2d 182, 183-84 (Fla.1983). Section 440.20 of the Workers’ Compensation Law provides a

Gerow v. Yesterday's

881 So. 2d 94, 2004 WL 1877378

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2004 | Docket: 2549440

Cited 1 times | Published

adopted by the 2000 Florida Legislature to section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), eliminated

Robin Tucker, As Assignee of Palm Beach Nightclub Enterprises, Inc. v. John Galt Insurance Agency

743 So. 2d 108, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 12368, 1999 WL 741119

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1999 | Docket: 64791657

Cited 1 times | Published

installments or as otherwise provided in § 440.15.” § 440.20(2), Fla. Stat. (1997). For example, wage-loss

Hertz Rent-A-Car v. Sosa

670 So. 2d 73, 1996 WL 27886

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1996 | Docket: 2532687

Cited 1 times | Published

as a matter of law in his interpretation of section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1990), as prohibiting

Pruett-Sharpe Const. v. Hayden

654 So. 2d 241, 1995 WL 238751

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 1995 | Docket: 1710397

Cited 1 times | Published

had not yet reached psychiatric MMI. Citing section 440.20(12)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1989), the

Eastern Airlines v. Granese

631 So. 2d 365, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 682, 1994 WL 33785

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1994 | Docket: 1464916

Cited 1 times | Published

Claims in approval of joint petitions under Section 440.20(12), Fla. Stat., and Rule 4.131, Workers' Compensation

Gulledge v. Dion Oil Co.

605 So. 2d 482, 1992 WL 201044

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 1992 | Docket: 1702008

Cited 1 times | Published

Application for Lump Sum Settlement pursuant to section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes. On October 28, 1988

Carroll Steel Erectors v. Alderman

599 So. 2d 181, 1992 WL 85089

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 1992 | Docket: 1483645

Cited 1 times | Published

filed within the 21-day period prescribed by section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes. Since there is a conflict

Perkins Restaurant v. Cruz

541 So. 2d 1279, 1989 WL 30819

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 1989 | Docket: 470702

Cited 1 times | Published

Jackson, 417 So.2d 294 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982). Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1987), provides in part:

Wilbro Dairies v. Hesch

438 So. 2d 968

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1983 | Docket: 1731834

Cited 1 times | Published

raised in accordance with the requirements of Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes. Entitlement to penalties

Dept. of Highway Safety v. McBride

420 So. 2d 897

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1982 | Docket: 1306887

Cited 1 times | Published

synthesize the interplay between § 440.21 and § 440.20(15), which provides that: When an employee is

Boatright v. City of Jacksonville

334 So. 2d 339, 93 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2909, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15726

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 1976 | Docket: 64554338

Cited 1 times | Published

payment of compensation within the meaning of F.S. 440.20(jl1) by the employer and the employer shall be

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, the GEO Group, Inc. v. Ryan Thompson

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 2025 | Docket: 71258606

Published

under the “pay and investigate” provision of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. However, within 120 days

Dewald v. School District of Manatee County, Johns Eastern Company, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2025 | Docket: 71098930

Published

Appellees waived the right to deny compensability. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (requiring a carrier to deny a

Ortiz v. Winn-Dixie, Inc., Travelers Insurance, and Sedgwick CMS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 2024 | Docket: 69491845

Published

carrier’s failure to deny compensability under section 440.20(4) “is deemed to have accepted the employee’s

Palm Beach County School District v. Josaphat

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 2024 | Docket: 68848198

Published

of a work accident after the 120- day period in § 440.20(4), particularly where, as here, it has accepted

Seminole County, Florida and Johns Eastern Company, Inc. v. Braden

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 2023 | Docket: 68084179

Published

compensable, filing a “120-day” letter under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, reserving its right to

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2023 | Docket: 67875253

Published

paid, together with interest as required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, within 30 days after the

Publix Risk Management and Publix Super Markets, Inc. v. Teresa Carter

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 2019 | Docket: 15979019

Published

120-day-rule argument for affirming this appeal, see § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat., because the workplace injury did

La Rosa v. Cheney Bros., Inc.

267 So. 3d 453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2019 | Docket: 64709220

Published

by failing to find waiver by the E/C under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. We disagree and affirm

La Rosa v. Cheney Bros., Inc.

267 So. 3d 453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2019 | Docket: 64709221

Published

by failing to find waiver by the E/C under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. We disagree and affirm

Julio De La Rosa v. Cheney Brothers, Inc., and Clarendon National Insurance Company

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 2019 | Docket: 14900234

Published

by failing to find waiver by the E/C under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. We disagree and affirm

Nicole Payne v. Allstaff Inc/Summit

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 2019 | Docket: 14693124

Published

under the pay-and-investigate provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2016). In early March

William Rente v. Orange County BOCC and Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc.

263 So. 3d 294

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 2019 | Docket: 14545173

Published

complete the analysis required by case law and section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2015). He further erred

Matthew Marraffino v. Stericycle/Sedgwick CMS

260 So. 3d 1115

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2018 | Docket: 8343247

Published

anticipated, based on reasonable medical probability.” § 440.20(10), Fla. Stat. (2014). A finding of MMI is precluded

Samuel Howard v. City of Tallahassee

257 So. 3d 568

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 2018 | Docket: 8030097

Published

preventing the Claimant from asserting that section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2003) (commonly called

Employbridge and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. v. Viviana Llanes Rodriguez

255 So. 3d 453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2018 | Docket: 7819877

Published

award an advance payment of compensation under section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes, holding that the legislative

Meghan Anderson v. Broward County Sheriff's Office and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.

251 So. 3d 318

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 2018 | Docket: 7510958

Published

her request for a $2,000 advance pursuant to section 440.20(12)(c), Florida Statutes, because she failed

Harbor Freight Tools, Inc. v. Whitehead

244 So. 3d 410

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 2018 | Docket: 64679362

Published

challenge compensability within 120 days. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2015) ; see also Sierra v. Metropolitan

Harbor Freight Tools, Inc. and Safety etc. v. Patricia Whitehead

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 2018 | Docket: 6771556

Published

challenge compensability within 120 days. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2015); see also Sierra v. Metropolitan

Teco Energy, Inc/ Teco Services, Inc. v. Michael K. Williams

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2017 | Docket: 6244014

Published

sua sponte, the “120-Day Rule” pursuant to section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, as a limitation of available

Beverly Mathis v. Broward County School Board and The School etc.

224 So. 3d 852, 2017 WL 3469413, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 11635

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2017 | Docket: 6144163

Published

providing benefits under the 120-day rule of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2014). The E/C argue

Boyle v. JA Cummings, Inc.

212 So. 3d 1060, 2017 WL 629420, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 2078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2017 | Docket: 60262729

Published

of his argument based on the “120-day rule,” section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. Although we affirm without

Dane Hidden v. Day & Zimmerman/Florida Power & Light etc.

202 So. 3d 441, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 15055

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2016 | Docket: 4480310

Published

employee could petition for an advance under section 440.20(12) to pay for another doctor who could be

Esad Babahmetovic v. Scan Design Florida Inc/ Zenith Insurance Company

176 So. 3d 1006

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 20, 2015 | Docket: 2991549

Published

either pay for them, pay and investigate under section 440.20(4), or deny compensability.” Bynum Transp.

CVS Caremark Corporation and Gallagher etc. v. Sharon McIntosh

163 So. 3d 1270

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 2015 | Docket: 2659810

Published

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2010), based on its failure

Esad Babahmetovic v. Scan Design Florida Inc/ Zenith Insurance Company

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 2015 | Docket: 2654140

Published

payment of compensation,” as permitted under section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2013), conventionally

Kathleen F. Jacobs v. Clarkwestern Building Systems

158 So. 3d 692, 2015 WL 404203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 2015 | Docket: 2629732

Published

which are not due on medical benefits, see section 440.20(6), (8), Florida Statutes). As background

Thomas J. Silvernail v. City of Tampa/ Commercial Risk, etc.

148 So. 3d 863

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 2014 | Docket: 1427442

Published

compensability based upon the "120-day rule” in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes.

Hattie Bonner v. Miami Dade Public Schools/et al.

148 So. 3d 152, 2014 WL 4977103

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2014 | Docket: 1370633

Published

that the JCC erred in denying the advance. Section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (2011), permits advances

Alachua County School Board v. OFFICE OF the STATE, Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Financial Services, Division of Worker's Compensation

138 So. 3d 480, 2014 WL 1257131, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 4495

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 2014 | Docket: 60240672

Published

with Florida’s workers’ compensation laws. Section 440.20(8)(b), is clear, for instance, that DFS: shall

White v. State

134 So. 3d 1134, 2014 WL 847848, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 2968

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 2014 | Docket: 60239045

Published

of the “pay and investigate” rule set out in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2011). We affirm the

Diaz-Llerena v. Spillis, Candela & Partners, Inc.

121 So. 3d 1086, 2013 WL 4042688, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 12548

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2013 | Docket: 60234314

Published

approved the attorney’s fees as required by section 440.20(1l)(c), Florida Statutes — and thus that the

Leticia Morales v. Zenith Insurance Company

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 15, 2013 | Docket: 2903244

Published

by the 6 Under Florida Statute § 440.20(11)(c), a workers’ compensation claimant, if counseled

Church's Chicken v. Anderson

112 So. 3d 545, 2013 WL 1338699, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2013 | Docket: 60231145

Published

of compensation made to Claimant pursuant to section 440.20(12)(c)l., Florida Statutes (2010). We affirm

Cabrera v. Outdoor Empire

108 So. 3d 691, 2013 WL 598435, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 2508

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 2013 | Docket: 60229201

Published

See Ch. 01-91, § 17, at 777, Laws of Fla. Section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes, was amended to distinguish

Williams v. Tarmac America

131 So. 3d 795, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13347, 2012 WL 3239873

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2012 | Docket: 60238167

Published

challenge to com-pensability of the condition. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2004); Ch. 93-415, § 26, at 139

Risco USA Corp. v. Alexander

91 So. 3d 870, 2012 WL 1673182, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 7547

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 2012 | Docket: 60309993

Published

settled his workers’ compensation claim as section 440.20(ll)(c), Florida Statutes (2005), allows a represented

Hit Promotional Products Inc. v. Krivdic

84 So. 3d 1234, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 5601, 2012 WL 1231704

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 2012 | Docket: 60306633

Published

an award of an advance of $2,000 or less. See § 440.20(12)(c), Fla. Stat. (2010). The E/C also argues

Perry v. Ecolab Inc.

79 So. 3d 838, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 366, 2012 WL 104507

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 2012 | Docket: 60305384

Published

the parties, unless a timely appeal is filed, section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (2002), controls the payment

West v. University of Miami

69 So. 3d 398, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 14646, 2011 WL 4104974

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 2011 | Docket: 60302610

Published

benefits is not discretionary, but mandatory. See § 440.20(6)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005); Bell v. Univ. of Fla

Citrus County School Board v. State, Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation

67 So. 3d 1127, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 11445, 2011 WL 2937306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 2011 | Docket: 60301935

Published

a $13,250 penalty on the School Board under section 440.20(8)(b), Florida Statutes. The School Board argues

Interstate Brands Corp./Broadspire v. Blanco

50 So. 3d 665, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 18679, 2010 WL 4829955

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2010 | Docket: 2399211

Published

invoke the “pay and investigate” provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1995), results in the

Jones v. City of St. Petersburg

46 So. 3d 637, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16161, 2010 WL 4157224

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 2010 | Docket: 2400467

Published

issues be discussed separately. Penalties Section 440.20(6)(a), Florida Statutes (2007), provides in

JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE v. Shacklett

15 So. 3d 859, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 10368, 2009 WL 2244437

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 2009 | Docket: 1660796

Published

to the "pay and investigate" provisions in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2007). For reasons not

Turner v. Miami-Dade County School Board

967 So. 2d 315, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 15202, 2007 WL 2805878

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 28, 2007 | Docket: 64852764

Published

for the E/SA’s late payment of the benefits. Section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (2001), provides that

STATE, MARINE PATROL v. Clifton

959 So. 2d 1262, 2007 WL 1946162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2007 | Docket: 1525684

Published

Grice offset calculation. This appeal followed. Section 440.20(14), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), provides:

St. Lucie County School Board v. Fuller

957 So. 2d 42, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 6483, 2007 WL 1238614

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 2007 | Docket: 64850844

Published

the authority of the so-called 120-day rule, section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1999). For the reasons

St. Lucie County School Board v. Richards

973 So. 2d 1162, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 6477, 2007 WL 1238599

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 2007 | Docket: 64853861

Published

claimant below, under the so-called 120-day rule, section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2002). For the reasons

Watson v. Waste Management

949 So. 2d 1072, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 636, 2007 WL 162156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2007 | Docket: 64849492

Published

accidents in October 2001 and January 2004. Section 440.20(ll)(b), Florida Statutes (1999), requires the

Himes v. Schnably-Vickers

949 So. 2d 1072, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 659, 2007 WL 162162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2007 | Docket: 64849493

Published

Claimant sustained two accidents in 2001. Section 440.20(ll)(b), Florida Statutes (1999), requires the

Rodriguez v. Graduate Plastics, Inc.

954 So. 2d 629, 2006 WL 3698857

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 2006 | Docket: 310775

Published

was part of the settlement agreement. Under section 440.20(11)(c), however, "[t]he settlement agreement

Brewer v. Laborfinders of Tampa

944 So. 2d 1102, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 19558, 2006 WL 3371547

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 2006 | Docket: 64848313

Published

release was controlled by the provisions of section 440.20(ll)(c), Florida Statutes (2003), relating to

Bogar-Sanabria v. Beall's Inc.

937 So. 2d 824, 2006 WL 2682818

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 2006 | Docket: 2577370

Published

hereby dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. See § 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2005) (providing that

Childers v. State

936 So. 2d 619, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 18952

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 2006 | Docket: 64846305

Published

banc process to clarify waiver provision of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, in light of several recent

Citrus County School Board v. Carlucci

928 So. 2d 468, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 6532, 2006 WL 1152660

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 2006 | Docket: 64844563

Published

the 120-day pay and investigate provision of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, to the claimant’s entitlement

Benson v. Savannah Millwork Co.

929 So. 2d 548, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 4325, 2006 WL 756814

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 2006 | Docket: 64844684

Published

of $2,000.00. We agree, reverse and remand. See § 440.20(12)(c)(2), Fla. Stat. (2004); Workers of Fla.

Long John Silver's/Yum! Brands, Inc. v. Holcombe

924 So. 2d 66, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 1966, 2006 WL 354265

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 2006 | Docket: 64843103

Published

the 120-day pay and investigate provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2003). We reverse. After

Solsaa ex rel. Solsaa v. Werner Enterprises, Inc.

937 So. 2d 681, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 16159, 2005 WL 2493380

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2005 | Docket: 64846702

Published

440, the pay and investigate provisions of section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, can never be triggered

Williams v. State, Department of Corrections

911 So. 2d 890, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 15627, 2005 WL 2414742

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2005 | Docket: 64840524

Published

its right to deny compensability pursuant to section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes, even though employer/carrier

City of Opa Locka v. Williams

910 So. 2d 865, 2005 WL 1544758

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2005 | Docket: 1494760

Published

invoke the "pay-and-investigate" provision of section 440.20(4), and that any failure to respond to the

Divosta Building Corp. v. Rienzi

892 So. 2d 1212, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 1387, 2005 WL 327141

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 2005 | Docket: 64835867

Published

settlement agreement. Pursuant to the provisions of section 440.20(ll)(c), Florida Statutes (2002), which provides

Amendments to the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

894 So. 2d 202, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 84, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 154, 2005 WL 242690

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2005 | Docket: 64836172

Published

brief together with interest as- required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Public Storage v. Galano

894 So. 2d 287, 2005 WL 225232

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2005 | Docket: 2573699

Published

"after the initial provision *288 of benefits." § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (2002). Accordingly, appellants

Adamides v. City of Miami

885 So. 2d 955, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 17306, 2004 WL 2402519

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 2004 | Docket: 64833895

Published

not come from a strictly literal reading of section 440.20(15), but rather from a “judicial interpretation

Miami-Dade County v. McDermott

871 So. 2d 1014, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 5650, 2004 WL 874919

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 2004 | Docket: 64830114

Published

total disability benefits awarded, pursuant to section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (1997). We affirm on the

Anderson v. Gadsden County School Board

868 So. 2d 605, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 2930, 2004 WL 438581

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 2004 | Docket: 64828977

Published

an order denying her claim made pursuant to section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (2002), seeking additional

Valerio v. Lee Memorial Health Systems

858 So. 2d 1227, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 17172, 2003 WL 22668841

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2003 | Docket: 1513542

Published

which denied her motion to vacate. Pursuant to section 440.20(11)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), this court

Race v. Orange County Fire Rescue

852 So. 2d 924, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 12493, 2003 WL 21980550

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2003 | Docket: 64824445

Published

filed a pay and investigate letter pursuant to section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. However, Appellee did

Shaw v. Florida Steel Corp.

846 So. 2d 1254, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 8724, 2003 WL 21338616

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 2003 | Docket: 64823301

Published

days of when they became due, as required by section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), nor exercised

Levine, Busch, Schnepper & Stein, P.A. v. Pool Piling Enterprises

847 So. 2d 1039, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 7393, 2003 WL 21146094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2003 | Docket: 64823423

Published

“washout” settlement was negotiated pursuant to section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes (2000), subject to “resolution

Kemper Insurance Companies-Tampa V. Macleod

845 So. 2d 241, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 5440, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 993

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 2003 | Docket: 64822825

Published

from challenging compensability pursuant to section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (2001). See Franklin v

Kestel v. City of Cocoa

840 So. 2d 1141, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 4095, 2003 WL 1560198

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 2003 | Docket: 64821619

Published

pay-and-investigate provision set forth in section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1998), applies

Amendments to the Florida Rules of Workers' Compensation Procedure

829 So. 2d 791, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 795, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1884, 2002 WL 31084673

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 2002 | Docket: 64818760

Published

liability for certain benefits as allowed under section 440.20(ll)(a)-(b), Florida Statutes. (pm) “Judge”

Amendments to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure

827 So. 2d 888, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 730, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1810, 2002 WL 1981372

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 29, 2002 | Docket: 64818042

Published

brief together with interest as required under section 440.20, Florida Statutes, from the date of the order

Hanson v. Gimrock Construction, Inc.

807 So. 2d 167, 2002 A.M.C. 748, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 1418, 2002 WL 215274

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2002 | Docket: 64812435

Published

out settlement of an additional $10,000.00, see § 440.20(ll)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1994), Hanson brought

City of West Palm Beach v. McGill

807 So. 2d 686, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 18523, 2001 WL 1661464

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 2001 | Docket: 64812584

Published

the claims for temporary partial benefits. Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1991) provides for the

Foster v. E G & G Florida, Inc.

795 So. 2d 151, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 12427, 2001 WL 1001244

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 2001 | Docket: 64808761

Published

asks whether penalties otherwise authorized by section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (1997) for failure to

Beverly v. Publix Supermarkets

792 So. 2d 595, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 11401, 2001 WL 909325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2001 | Docket: 64807708

Published

however, the denial of penalties authorized by section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), because the

Moore v. CTL Distribution, Inc.

790 So. 2d 1215, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 11035, 2001 WL 877400

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2001 | Docket: 64807273

Published

PER CURIAM. REVERSED. See § 440.20(4), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1994); see also Franklin v. Northwest Airlines

Service Management Systems v. Hood

790 So. 2d 578, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 10651, 2001 WL 848250

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2001 | Docket: 64807124

Published

penalties might be appropriate pursuant to section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), even if a

Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security v. Boise Cascade Corp.

790 So. 2d 1092, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 494, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 1397, 2001 WL 776570

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2001 | Docket: 64807232

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Dan Beth Medical v. Snowden

798 So. 2d 758, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 9468, 2001 WL 765897

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2001 | Docket: 64809795

Published

payment of settlement proceeds pursuant to section 440.20, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1994). We reverse

Florida Department of Transportation v. Hogan

780 So. 2d 905, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 98, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 332, 2001 WL 169612

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2001 | Docket: 64804409

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Ford v. Conklin

781 So. 2d 1070, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 98, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 334, 2001 WL 169614

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2001 | Docket: 64804621

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Florida HRS District II v. Pickard

779 So. 2d 266, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 84, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 324, 2001 WL 123935

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 2001 | Docket: 64804067

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

State, Department of Labor & Employment Security v. McGrath

774 So. 2d 791, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 16332, 2000 WL 1839204

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2000 | Docket: 64802752

Published

takes a workers’ compensation offset under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1985), and initially

Amendments to the Florida Rules of Workers' Compensation Procedure

795 So. 2d 863, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 866, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 2275, 2000 WL 1508551

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2000 | Docket: 64808988

Published

proposed amendment to rule 4.143, Settlement Under Section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes. Although we recognize

Romano Bros. Construction v. Striker

754 So. 2d 911, 2000 WL 370140

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 2000 | Docket: 64796349

Published

establish any other basis for such an award, and section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes (1991), indicates

Webber v. Volusia Co. Health & Division of Risk Management

757 So. 2d 581, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 5217, 2000 WL 552524

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 2000 | Docket: 64797166

Published

Grice offset pertains in this case pursuant to § 440.20(15), Fla. Stat. (1991), the offset may not include

Wichman v. County of Volusia

110 F. Supp. 2d 1354, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12760, 2000 WL 1225120

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2000 | Docket: 2434344

Published

Order Approving a Lump Sum Settlement Under F.S. 440.20(11)(b) (Complete Settlement)." Docket No. 8 at

Florida Department of Transportation v. Johns

755 So. 2d 603, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 49, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 64, 2000 WL 38938

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 2000 | Docket: 64796717

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Workers of Florida v. Williams

743 So. 2d 609, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 13678, 1999 WL 821312

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1999 | Docket: 64791759

Published

benefits, claimant filed a mo*610tion pursuant to section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (1997), seeking a $2

Conklin v. Ford

737 So. 2d 602, 1999 WL 496203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 1999 | Docket: 1709617

Published

TAKES A WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Department of Transportation v. Hogan

777 So. 2d 976, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 8278, 1999 WL 410328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1999 | Docket: 64803575

Published

in calculating the offset authorized under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1985). We grant the

State, Department of Labor & Employment Security v. Boise Cascade Corp.

795 So. 2d 967, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 11518, 1998 WL 597860

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1998 | Docket: 64808990

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Rowe v. City of Clearwater

755 So. 2d 137, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 11408, 1998 WL 568072

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1998 | Docket: 64796574

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Hahn v. City of Clearwater

755 So. 2d 137, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 11411, 1998 WL 568303

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1998 | Docket: 64796573

Published

TAKES A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OFFSET UNDER SECTION 440.20(15), FLORIDA STATUTES (1985), AND INITIALLY

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners v. Williams

715 So. 2d 1100, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 10339, 1998 WL 476136

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1998 | Docket: 64782152

Published

JCC ruled that the settlement was contrary to section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (1993), insofar as it

Corkery v. Best Wings of Cape Coral

707 So. 2d 884, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 2144, 1998 WL 93949

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 1998 | Docket: 64779705

Published

which the employer or carrier had no control.” § 440.20(6), Fla. Stat. (1995). We read the statute as

McTier v. Bayfront Medical Center

703 So. 2d 1163, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 13940, 1997 WL 760613

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 1997 | Docket: 64777927

Published

effect a “washout” settlement, pursuant to section 440.20(12)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1987). We

Chiang v. Wildcat Groves, Inc.

703 So. 2d 1083, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 11529, 1997 WL 634125

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1997 | Docket: 64777895

Published

Division of Workers’ Compensation, pursuant to section 440.20(6), a copy of which was attached to the complaint

Beck Hospitality v. Gardner

696 So. 2d 961, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 8154, 1997 WL 395423

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1997 | Docket: 64774872

Published

accrue until the benefits become due under section 440.20(9), Florida Statutes (1991), and the benefits

Indian River County School Board v. Baker

695 So. 2d 898, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 6989, 1997 WL 338840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 1997 | Docket: 64774361

Published

compensation unpaid within 14 days after becoming due. § 440.20(7), Fla. Stat. (1989). The JCC had no authority

UNC Support Service/Burnside Ott & ITT-Hartford & Specialty Risk Services v. Hubbs

691 So. 2d 47, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 3237, 1997 WL 163169

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1997 | Docket: 64772273

Published

properly assessed a 20 percent penalty under section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994). See Ocala

Ocala Geriatric Center v. Davis

684 So. 2d 228, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 12305, 1996 WL 673002

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1996 | Docket: 64769530

Published

instead of the seven days otherwise specified by section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1995). The repudiated

Eastern Airlines v. Planet-Reliance Insurance Co.

695 So. 2d 732, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 10315, 1996 WL 511520

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1996 | Docket: 64774269

Published

River’s argument that the later enactment of section 440.20(9), providing for prejudgment interest only

In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Workers' Compensation Procedure

674 So. 2d 631, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 223, 1996 Fla. LEXIS 827, 1996 WL 268079

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 16, 1996 | Docket: 64765026

Published

liability for certain benefits as allowed under section 440.20(11), Florida Statutes. (p) “Judge” means judge

Grice v. Escambia County Sheriff's Department

658 So. 2d 1208, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 8557, 1995 WL 478263

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1995 | Docket: 64758166

Published

n. 1 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982), the court stated: Section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1979), is a substantial

Florida Power Corp. v. Hamilton

657 So. 2d 1260, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 7512, 1995 WL 410697

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1995 | Docket: 64757865

Published

may subject an employer or carrier to penalties. § 440.20(6), Fla.Stat. (1987); Woolworth Restaurant v.

Straw v. Steve Moore Chevrolet

651 So. 2d 708, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 868, 1995 WL 44313

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1995 | Docket: 64754848

Published

order approving a lump sum settlement under section 440.20(12)(a) and (e), settling the claims arising

Alpizar v. Total Image Beauty Salon

650 So. 2d 109, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 575, 1995 WL 33532

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 1995 | Docket: 64754166

Published

amount of that income. Under Florida Statutes, section 440.20(7) (1991), the e/c is not liable for interest

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners v. Reeder

648 So. 2d 222, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 12800, 1994 WL 722118

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1994 | Docket: 64753235

Published

cross-appeals the JCC’s refusal to assess penalties. Section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (1991), requires an employer

City of Miami v. Gilbert

644 So. 2d 504, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 555, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1565, 1994 WL 585662

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 1994 | Docket: 64751776

Published

As noted in Bell, the penalty provisions of section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1989), apply only to offsets

Town of Lake Park v. Karl

642 So. 2d 823, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 9046, 1994 WL 513528

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 22, 1994 | Docket: 64750888

Published

responds that in 1979, the Legislature amended section 440.20, substantially rewording it and adding additional

Rolle v. Metropolitan Dade County

642 So. 2d 100, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 8632, 1994 WL 478705

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 1994 | Docket: 64750636

Published

The 4 percent discount rate was borrowed from section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1975). While that section

Law Office of James E. Dusek, P.A. v. T.R. Enterprises

644 So. 2d 509, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 6312, 1994 WL 284106

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1994 | Docket: 64751779

Published

compensation and *510rehabilitation expenses,” section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes (1991), the merits

Reza v. Ultra Brake, Inc.

637 So. 2d 984, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 5340, 1994 WL 241735

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1994 | Docket: 64748855

Published

subject to penalties for late payments under section 440.20(8), (9), Florida Statutes]. In sum, we affirm

City of Miami v. Bell

636 So. 2d 207, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 4743, 1994 WL 192981

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 19, 1994 | Docket: 64748188

Published

supreme court also held that penalties due under section 440.20 would be applicable to any offsets taken after

Department of Transportation v. Walker

634 So. 2d 1158, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 3668, 1994 WL 141228

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1994 | Docket: 64747627

Published

is not “compensation” within the meaning of section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1991). Amodei v. GCC

Brooks v. Eastern Airlines, Inc.

634 So. 2d 809, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 3218, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 764

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1994 | Docket: 64747425

Published

overpayment should be considered a gratuity under section 440.20(15), Florida Statutes (1983), which provides

Fernandez v. Delta Picture Frame Co.

634 So. 2d 238, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 2822, 1994 WL 92384

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 1994 | Docket: 64747133

Published

assert that their maximum liability pursuant to Section 440.20(9), Florida Statutes, would be $5.00 for each

Quintana v. Southern Precast, Inc.

634 So. 2d 688, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 1775, 1994 WL 68321

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1994 | Docket: 64747390

Published

aside a settlement agreement entered under section 440.-20(12)(b), Florida Statutes. We reverse because

City of Miami v. Gilbert

630 So. 2d 1241, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 414, 1994 WL 24084

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1994 | Docket: 64746031

Published

rather than “compensation” within the meaning of section 440.20, Florida Statutes.1 After a thorough review

City of North Miami v. Marcy

630 So. 2d 601, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 12033, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2532

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 1993 | Docket: 64745840

Published

portion of the order awarding *602penalties. See § 440.20(8), Fla.Stat. (1991). The order is affirmed in

Gilliland v. Wood 'N You

626 So. 2d 309, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 11200, 1993 WL 452293

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 1993 | Docket: 64743916

Published

the order approving the settlement be set aside. § 440.20(12)(d) Fla. Stat. (Supp.1990). See, e.g., Cordell

Nathanson v. Department of Labor & Employment Security, Division of Workers' Compensation

620 So. 2d 1066, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 6557, 1993 WL 215584

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1993 | Docket: 64697448

Published

contemplation of or preparation for utilization review. Section 440.20(16)(b)(2) gives the Division subpoena power

City of Miami v. Paredes

614 So. 2d 1163, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 2110, 1993 WL 39683

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 1993 | Docket: 64694728

Published

believe to be of great public importance: IS SECTION 440.20(7) APPLICABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS

Maranje v. Brinks of Florida, Inc.

610 So. 2d 1293, 1992 WL 296136

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 12, 1993 | Docket: 1414175

Published

outcome of the appeal under the authority of Section 440.20 Florida Statutes... . * * * * * * (e) Payment

City of Miami v. Hickey

614 So. 2d 1116, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 12791, 1992 WL 365419

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1992 | Docket: 64694715

Published

in City of Miami v. Bell, supra at 2184: IS SECTION 440.20(7) APPLICABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS

Woolworth's Restaurant v. Cubillos

608 So. 2d 895, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11541, 1992 WL 324865

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1992 | Docket: 64692168

Published

where the e/c timely file a notice to controvert. § 440.20(6) and (7), Fla.Stat. (Supp. 1990); Glades General

City of Miami v. Fair

614 So. 2d 1110, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11156, 1992 WL 301287

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 1992 | Docket: 64694710

Published

error to award a ten percent penalty under section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1985) on the retroactively

City of Miami v. Thomas

614 So. 2d 1111, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11163, 1992 WL 301292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 1992 | Docket: 64694711

Published

error to award a ten percent penalty under section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1985) on the retroactively

City of Miami v. Meyer

614 So. 2d 1109, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10908, 1992 WL 280388

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1992 | Docket: 64694709

Published

error to award a ten percent penalty under section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1985) on the retroactively

City of Miami v. McLean

605 So. 2d 953, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10348, 1992 WL 240615

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 1992 | Docket: 64670115

Published

improperly awarded costs and penalties pursuant to section 440.20 because penalties and costs were not specifically

City of Miami v. Arostegui

606 So. 2d 1192, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10164, 1992 WL 235325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 1992 | Docket: 64670902

Published

1977 through February 10,1978 pursuant to section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (1975). A 20% penalty

Amendments to Florida Rules of Workers' Compensation Procedure

603 So. 2d 425, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 296, 1992 Fla. LEXIS 1054, 1992 WL 99236

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1992 | Docket: 64669263

Published

commissioners. Cf. § 440.25(1) Fla.Stat. (1979); § 440.-20(10)(b), Fla.Stat. (1979). This differs — radically—from

Aguiar v. Doral Hotel & Country Club

599 So. 2d 698, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 5363, 1992 WL 98577

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 1992 | Docket: 64667725

Published

provisions of rule 4.161 and Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1987). Section 440.20 prescribes how compensation

Smith v. Rose Auto Stores

596 So. 2d 809, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 4262, 1992 WL 74906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1992 | Docket: 64666557

Published

Contractors, Inc., 215 So.2d 297 (Fla.1968). Rather, section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (1989), requires the

Spotmaster Cleaners v. Special Disability Trust Fund

580 So. 2d 263, 1991 WL 75654

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1991 | Docket: 1365219

Published

agreed to a washout settlement pursuant to section 440.20(12)(b), Florida Statutes (1989). The E/C paid

Nova Sales, Inc. v. Tierman

576 So. 2d 754, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 1736, 1991 WL 27165

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1991 | Docket: 64657421

Published

file a notice to controvert as required by Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1989), and that the claimant

Platt v. R.C. Property

574 So. 2d 176, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 437, 1991 WL 5007

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1991 | Docket: 64656308

Published

the claimant would nullify the provisions of Section 440.20(12) & (13), which subsections should be read

Santana v. Atlantic Envelope Co.

568 So. 2d 528, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 8081, 1990 WL 157751

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 1990 | Docket: 64653822

Published

paid at an incorrect rate, as provided in Section 440.-20(7) and (9), Florida Statutes (Supp.1986). In

Etheridge v. McKenzie Tank Lines, Inc.

557 So. 2d 962, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 1722, 1990 WL 26692

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 1990 | Docket: 64648675

Published

penalty, sought pursuant to the provisions of Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1985), is meritorious

Kash 'N Karry v. Wallace

553 So. 2d 222, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 2600, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 6317, 1989 WL 135513

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 1989 | Docket: 64646759

Published

the deputy awarded a lump sum advance under Section 440.-20(13)(d), Florida Statutes (1987) or rehabilitation

Brown v. City of Fort Lauderdale/Self Insured

543 So. 2d 871, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1297, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 3030, 1989 WL 57864

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1989 | Docket: 64642728

Published

benefits was outside the 21-day limit set by Section 440.20(6). The appealed order, in which penalties

Lago Mar Properties, Inc. v. Manfred

535 So. 2d 646, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2737, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 5568, 1988 WL 133941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1988 | Docket: 64639252

Published

in one lump sum ...” is in contravention of section 440.20(4), Fla.Stat. (1985). The statute provides

Spenco Industries v. Molano

537 So. 2d 1016, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2540, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 5066, 1988 WL 122613

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1988 | Docket: 64640161

Published

rehearing appellants point out the provisions of Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes, that penalties may not

The Florida Bar

535 So. 2d 243, 1988 Fla. LEXIS 1479, 1988 WL 135851

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1988 | Docket: 64639166

Published

employee to any class of benefits pursuant to Section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes: (a) The parties shall

Morris v. Metal Industries/Hewitt Coleman & Associates

529 So. 2d 756, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1637, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3047, 1988 WL 72177

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1988 | Docket: 64636377

Published

assessed penalties against the E/C pursuant to section 440.20(7) for late payment of benefits. As in Johnson

Johnson v. Marriott Hotel

523 So. 2d 730, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 916, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1485, 1988 WL 31698

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 1988 | Docket: 64634201

Published

claim made for a statutory penalty pursuant to § 440.20(7) on the compensation benefits awarded in the

United General Construction v. Cason

522 So. 2d 47, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 358, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 548, 1988 WL 8406

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 1988 | Docket: 64633554

Published

against the employer and carrier pursuant to section 440.20 Florida Statutes, was error, except for September

Castle Garden Exxon v. Campbell

519 So. 2d 49, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 189, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 181, 1988 WL 2631

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1988 | Docket: 64632183

Published

Absolute Discharge of Compensation Pursuant to F.S. 440.-20(12)(a).” The joint petition and stipulation

State Department of Insurance v. Damore

517 So. 2d 84, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2910, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 11726, 1987 WL 3219

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1987 | Docket: 64631636

Published

is paying on a biweekly basis as allowed by section 440.20(2), Florida Statutes. The deputy determined

Sun Pac Foods, Inc. v. Brumbles

518 So. 2d 359, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2908, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 11713, 1987 WL 3215

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1987 | Docket: 64631979

Published

permanent and total disability benefits pursuant to Section 440.20(13), Florida Statutes (1979). Record evidence

Marrero v. FPA Corp.

511 So. 2d 1008, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2097, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 10078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1987 | Docket: 64629062

Published

was generated by the agent’s violation of section 440.-20(2), Florida Statutes. Appellee cites neither

City of Miami Beach v. Garabedian

511 So. 2d 670, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1915, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9836

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1987 | Docket: 64628979

Published

the period in question and that, pursuant to section 440.-20(15), Florida Statutes, the only gratuitous

North Florida Erection Co. v. Abichid

510 So. 2d 1040, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1786, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9749

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1987 | Docket: 64628737

Published

and we therefore reverse the order appealed. Section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes, permits a lump sum

Brandt Bakery Supplies v. Christmas

509 So. 2d 1347, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1754, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9446

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1987 | Docket: 64628453

Published

receive disability payments periodically. Section 440.-20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1985). To overcome

Division of Workers' Compensation v. Hansborough

507 So. 2d 785, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1337, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8420

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1987 | Docket: 64627389

Published

of years since the date of the injury. Under section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes, a deputy commissioner

Maggard v. Montverde Academy

505 So. 2d 604, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1004, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7660

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1987 | Docket: 64626433

Published

entire agreement under section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1985). Section 440.20(12)(a) provides that

City of Miami v. Mercer

513 So. 2d 149, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 12085, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1987 | Docket: 64629759

Published

the City of Miami disputes in this appeal. Section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes (1985), requires a

Cochrane Distributing Co. v. Lewis

504 So. 2d 1291, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 928, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 6252

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 1987 | Docket: 64626207

Published

statutory criteria for a lump sum advance under Section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes, cf. Buono v. City of

Special Disability Trust Fund, Department of Labor & Employment Security v. E.J. Sales & Service

497 So. 2d 684, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2272, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1986 | Docket: 64622995

Published

and we therefore reverse the order appealed. Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes, expresses “the stated

V.J. Growers Supply v. Newsome

496 So. 2d 234, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2259, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10265

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1986 | Docket: 64622375

Published

span because he was not an actuarial expert. Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1978 Supp.) provides

Carol Enterprises v. Helms

493 So. 2d 528, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1900, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9529

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 1986 | Docket: 64621334

Published

claimant’s best interest, a prerequisite under Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1975), the statute applicable

Smith v. Burnup & Sims Comtec, Inc.

492 So. 2d 1178, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1816, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9416

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1986 | Docket: 64621113

Published

within thirty (30) days of that agreement.” Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1981), states unequivocally:

Special Disability Trust Fund v. Myers

492 So. 2d 788, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1721, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9356

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1986 | Docket: 64621029

Published

Petersburg Beach v. Harper, 8 FCR 333 (1974); Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1981). In this case

Murphree Bridge Corp. v. Brown

492 So. 2d 451, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1701, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 1986 | Docket: 64620962

Published

payment of disability benefits pursuant to Section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes. Claimant based his

Fibah Insurance Co. v. Carmona

488 So. 2d 171, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1166, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7928

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 1986 | Docket: 64619163

Published

of prejudgment interest and penalties under section 440.-20(8), (9), Florida Statutes (1985) is, as against

Boynton Landscape Co. v. Dickinson

487 So. 2d 1106, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 797, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7170

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 1986 | Docket: 64619050

Published

for a lump sum advance of PTD pursuant to Section 440.-20(12), Florida Statutes (1979). At the hearing

JF HOFF ELEC. CO. v. Powell

485 So. 2d 1290

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1986 | Docket: 1276331

Published

claimant's 25.7 year life expectancy was approved. Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1979) provides: It

Adelman Pipe & Steel Co. v. Vasquez

487 So. 2d 51, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 722, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7047

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 1986 | Docket: 64618765

Published

advance is in the claimant’s “best interests.” Section 440.20(12)(a). A portion of a lump sum advance which

Central States Diversified v. Walters

485 So. 2d 29, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 675, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6909

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 1986 | Docket: 64618067

Published

commissioner of lump sum PTD benefits pursuant to Section 440.-20(10), Florida Statutes. We affirm in part, reverse

Buono v. City of Riviera Beach

484 So. 2d 50, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 454

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 1986 | Docket: 1344233

Published

total disability. In November 1984, pursuant to section 440.20(12), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1980),[1] he filed

JENSEN CONST. CO. v. Sowers

480 So. 2d 691, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 75

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1985 | Docket: 1220598

Published

in claimant's best interests as contemplated by § 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes, and we therefore reverse

Oliver B. Cannon & Sons, Inc. v. Crosby

481 So. 2d 921, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2160, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15242

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 1985 | Docket: 64616774

Published

with regard to lump sum payment is stated in Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1981): It is the

Clay Hyder Trucking Lines, Inc. v. Manis

471 So. 2d 1329, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1567, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14866

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1985 | Docket: 64612871

Published

proper benefits to the proper parties. Under section 440.-20(1), it is the employer’s duty to provide benefits

Cordell v. Pittman Bldg. Supply

470 So. 2d 865, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1486

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1985 | Docket: 1260809

Published

these findings, the deputy denied the petition. Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1983), provides:

Cordell v. Pittman Bldg. Supply

470 So. 2d 865, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1486

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1985 | Docket: 1260809

Published

these findings, the deputy denied the petition. Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1983), provides:

Ventura v. Palm Springs General Hospital

463 So. 2d 414, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 267, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12195

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 1985 | Docket: 64609865

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limitation enacted in 1983 as an amendment to Section 440.-20(13)(d), Florida Statutes (1981), governed Ventura’s

Florida Bar re Workers' Compensation Rules of Procedure

460 So. 2d 898, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 497, 1984 Fla. LEXIS 3647

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 29, 1984 | Docket: 64608778

Published

Rule 4.160(a) of these rules are governed by Section 440.20 Florida Statutes. *903(b) Benefits Affected

Edgewood Boys' Ranch Foundation v. Robinson

456 So. 2d 1270, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2060, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15245

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1984 | Docket: 64607228

Published

testimony at this hearing.” The E/C argue: (1) Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1975), is unconstitutional

Aramburo v. Cargo Development, Inc.

455 So. 2d 567, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1851, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14860

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 1984 | Docket: 64606702

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claimants and discourages lump-sum settlements. § 440.20(12), Fla. Stat. Similarly, the act contains substantial

Union Boiler/FP&L Martin Wrap-Up v. Walker

461 So. 2d 117, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1764, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14494

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1984 | Docket: 64608940

Published

appeals the determinative issue is whether Section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes (1983) [effective

Massillon v. Department of Transportation

461 So. 2d 119, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1779, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14507

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1984 | Docket: 64608941

Published

property. The deputy commissioner found that Section 440.-20(13)(d), Florida Statutes (1983), imposing a

CFM Distributing v. Alpert

453 So. 2d 169, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14058

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 1984 | Docket: 64606036

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months prior to the settlement, we affirm. See section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (Supp.1980); and D’Amico

Vic Lane Construction, Inc. v. Holland

453 So. 2d 79, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1984 | Docket: 64606005

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Settlement” on April 26, 1983, pursuant to section 440.-20(12)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes. Claimant

Special Disability Trust Fund v. Trail Tire Center

453 So. 2d 462, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14264

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1984 | Docket: 64606098

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claimant’s probability of death pursuant to section 440.20(12)(b) and that the possibility of claimant

American Mutual Insurance Co. v. Patrick

453 So. 2d 424, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13717

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 1984 | Docket: 64606088

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interest; (2) whether the $7,500 cap appearing in section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes *425(1983), applies

American Mutual Insurance Co. v. Patrick

453 So. 2d 424, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13717

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 1984 | Docket: 64606088

Published

interest; (2) whether the $7,500 cap appearing in section 440.20(13)(d), Florida Statutes *425(1983), applies

Kennedy v. Marcona Ocean Industries

451 So. 2d 530, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13546

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1984 | Docket: 64605395

Published

1st DCA 1982). Furthermore, penalties under section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (1978 Supp.), are not

Kissimmee Construction Co. v. Riley

450 So. 2d 313, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13354

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 1984 | Docket: 64604866

Published

criteria for lump-sum settlement set forth in section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1977). If that were

Amodei v. Beverages

449 So. 2d 991, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1984 | Docket: 64604574

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the meaning of section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (Supp.1980), formerly section 440.-20(6), Florida Statutes

City of Miami v. Mazur

449 So. 2d 986, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13036

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 1984 | Docket: 64604570

Published

17, 1982, claimant’s attorney, pursuant to section 440.20(ll)(d), Florida Statutes (Supp.1978), secured

Travelers Ins. Co. v. Taylor

444 So. 2d 39

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1984 | Docket: 452165

Published

The claimant requested an advance, pursuant to § 440.20(13)(d), Fla. Stat., from the E/C of a sum sufficient

Crown Hotel v. Friedman

438 So. 2d 993, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 22499

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1983 | Docket: 64600032

Published

imposed penalties on employer/carrier pursuant to section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes, for the temporary total

Telford v. Frank J. Rooney, Inc.

436 So. 2d 319, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 20175

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1983 | Docket: 64599081

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conceded by the employer/carrier as being late.. § 440.-20, Fla.Stat. (1981). JOANOS and ZEHMER, JJ., concur

Mendez v. Florida Power & Light Co.

436 So. 2d 309, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 20016

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 5, 1983 | Docket: 64599071

Published

presented a washout settlement, pursuant to Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (Supp.1978), the terms

McKinney v. Edward J. Gerrits, Inc.

433 So. 2d 1255, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19733

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 1983 | Docket: 64598065

Published

20% of delinquent compensation payments under section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes. The court in Lockett

Butler's Dairy, Inc. v. Honeycutt

432 So. 2d 777, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19563

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1983 | Docket: 64597465

Published

(1974). The statute in question in Harper was section 440.20(10), Fla.Stat. (1973), which read: Upon the

General American Insurance v. Yambo

428 So. 2d 300, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18808

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1983 | Docket: 64595727

Published

of 70 days of hospitalization. Pursuant to section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1977), Yambo entered

Binimelis ex rel. Binimelis v. M.E.F. International Corp.

424 So. 2d 941, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18433

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 5, 1983 | Docket: 64594528

Published

order denying her claim for a penalty under Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes (1979)1 and interest.

Hotel Royal Plaza v. Edgar

422 So. 2d 1063, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1982 | Docket: 64593773

Published

formal notice to controvert had not been filed. Section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes, requires that a notice

T. J. Chastain Farms v. Kusiak

414 So. 2d 1187, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 20280

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 1982 | Docket: 64590445

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filed a notice to controvert as required by Section 440.20(6) even though their actions clearly amounted

Hattaways, Inc. v. Smith

414 So. 2d 643, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 20158

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 1982 | Docket: 64590289

Published

claim before the wage loss benefits were due. Section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes (1979), and Rule 38F-3

Sheraton Towers Hotel v. Roche

408 So. 2d 807, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 18961

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1982 | Docket: 64587341

Published

compensation rate and penalties pursuant to Section 440.20, Florida Statutes (1979). We have reviewed

Seminole Inn v. Ray

408 So. 2d 1061, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 22110

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 64587395

Published

authority to support this portion of the order. Section 440.20(1), Florida Statutes (1977), directs that compensation

Ridge Pallets, Inc. v. John

406 So. 2d 1292, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21991

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1981 | Docket: 64586678

Published

right to a fee for deposition attendance. Under Section 440.20(10)(b), the Division must investigate, hold

Williams v. Brannen Prestress Co.

404 So. 2d 1125, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21392

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 20, 1981 | Docket: 64585571

Published

payment of certain compensation benefits, for Section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (1977) provides: *1126If

Freiheit v. Coconut Creek Developers

401 So. 2d 1176, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 1981 | Docket: 64584357

Published

denial of the claim for penalties pursuant to § 440.20(7), Florida Statutes. Appellee concedes that claimant

Pinellas County School Board v. Rapson

401 So. 2d 907, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20579

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 1981 | Docket: 64584166

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weeks following March 10, 1977, was error. Section 440.20(9), Florida Statutes, provides: In addition

Orange County Board of County Commissioners v. Hanson

400 So. 2d 1045, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20532

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1981 | Docket: 64583828

Published

permanent disability was in error. We agree. Section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (1979), provides for an

Jones v. Cling Electric, Inc.

397 So. 2d 767, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19658

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 1981 | Docket: 64582206

Published

claimant shall be entitled to a 20% penalty. Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes. Because employer/carrier

Sheraton Twin Towers v. Casas

397 So. 2d 391, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19336

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1981 | Docket: 64582135

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Kirk, 177 So.2d 329, 330 (Fla.1965), construed Section 440.20(5)1 “to apply only to delinquent payments of

Heter v. Buning the Florist

396 So. 2d 1201, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19258

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 1981 | Docket: 64581913

Published

affirmed. SHIVERS and LILES, JJ., concur. . Section 440.20(12)(a), Florida Statutes (1979 amendment).

George L. Simonds Co. v. Graham

395 So. 2d 1190, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20233

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1981 | Docket: 64581305

Published

Construction Co., 387 So.2d 417 (Fla. 1st DCA 1980); § 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1978). The applicable legal

JUDICIAL ADMIN. COM'N v. Marks

394 So. 2d 211

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1981 | Docket: 1315802

Published

in ordering both carriers to pay penalties. Section 440.20(5), Florida Statutes (1978), provides for a

American Paper Chemical Products v. Bright

389 So. 2d 705, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 18043

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 1980 | Docket: 64578574

Published

Construction Co., 387 So.2d 417 (Fla. 1st DCA, 1980); § 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1980). However, by failing

Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Poole

388 So. 2d 330, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17668

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 1980 | Docket: 64578184

Published

against appellant for his back injuries pursuant to § 440.20(10), Florida Statutes, which provides in pertinent

Munford, Inc. v. Nicholson

386 So. 2d 893, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17354

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1980 | Docket: 64577678

Published

reconsidered his award of interest in light of § 440.20(7), Florida Statutes. LARRY G. SMITH, and SHAW

Willingham v. Boynton Service Corp.

383 So. 2d 710, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16699

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 1980 | Docket: 64576091

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during Willingham’s disability) as required by § 440.20(13). Reversed and remanded for reconsideration

Mercy Hospital v. Dodson

382 So. 2d 817, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16550

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1980 | Docket: 64575663

Published

after July 1,1978, which is the effective date of § 440.20(9), Florida Statutes, appellee here (as in Miami-Dade

City of Hialeah v. Hilyard

379 So. 2d 1029, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15938

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1980 | Docket: 64574285

Published

finding that the payments were not timely and Section 440.20(5) Florida Statutes (1977) provides for the

Louis v. Country Club of Aventura

379 So. 2d 1027, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15936

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 1980 | Docket: 64574283

Published

interest on the untimely benefits according to Section 440.20(7), Florida Statutes (1977). The order is otherwise

Special Disability Trust Fund v. Kemp & Guest Roofing & Risk Management Services, Inc.

379 So. 2d 404, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15752

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 1980 | Docket: 64574096

Published

appellees’ joint petition and stipulation under Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1975),1 and for attorneys’

In re Florida Workers' Compensation Rules of Procedure

374 So. 2d 981, 1979 Fla. LEXIS 4794

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1979 | Docket: 64571875

Published

commissioners. Cf. § 440.25(1) Fla.Stat. (1979); § 440.-20(10)(b), Fla.Stat. (1979). This differs — radically—from

W. Jackson & Sons Construction Co v. Dudley

374 So. 2d 1074, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15341

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1979 | Docket: 64571892

Published

assessing a 20% penalty against the appellant under Section 440.20(6), Florida Statutes (1977), for failure to

Special Disability Trust Fund v. TROPICANA, ETC.

358 So. 2d 1

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1978 | Docket: 1691018

Published

party" to a lump sum settlement authorized in Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes (1975), and in Workmen's

McConnell Wetenhall Citrus Properties v. Special Disability Trust Fund

304 So. 2d 112, 1974 Fla. LEXIS 4121

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 1974 | Docket: 64542943

Published

Judge of Industrial Claims entered pursuant to F.S. 440.20(10). The employee, Jack Hotten, was injured on

In Re Lupola

293 So. 2d 354

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1974 | Docket: 1754523

Published

Claims approved a lump sum settlement pursuant to § 440.20(10), F.S. On August 10, 1972 the claimant expired

Lupola v. Lindsley Lumber Co.

293 So. 2d 354, 1974 Fla. LEXIS 4197

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1974 | Docket: 64538498

Published

Claims approved a lump sum settlement pursuant to § 440.20(10), F.S. On August 10, 1972 the claimant expired

Crews v. Sanderlin

290 So. 2d 487, 1974 Fla. LEXIS 4418

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 1974 | Docket: 64537370

Published

the judicial discretion provided for in Florida Statute 440.20(10) and Rule 16(d) (e) of the Rules promulgated

Southland Corp. v. Special Disability Fund

284 So. 2d 381, 1973 Fla. LEXIS 4316

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1973 | Docket: 64535076

Published

employee’s widow, filed pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 440.20(10) F.S.A., for a full, lump sum settlement of

Lopez v. Airlift International Inc.

270 So. 2d 1, 1972 Fla. LEXIS 3120

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 29, 1972 | Docket: 64529051

Published

knowledge, a “washout petition” under F.S. Section 440.20(10), F. S.A. The JIC approved the petition

Basford v. Florida Power & Light Co.

246 So. 2d 1, 1971 Fla. LEXIS 3836

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1971 | Docket: 64519621

Published

shall file a notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20; (2) if the employer shall decline to pay a claim

Schollenberger v. City of Miami

241 So. 2d 385, 1970 Fla. LEXIS 2298

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1970 | Docket: 64517592

Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20, or shall decline to pay a claim on or before

Ezell-Titterton, Inc. v. A. K. F. ex rel. P. A. F.

234 So. 2d 360, 1970 Fla. LEXIS 2782

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1970 | Docket: 64514307

Published

erred by overturning a penalty awarded under Section 440.20, Florida Statutes 1967, F.S.A. As to the first

City of West Palm Beach v. Holaday

234 So. 2d 24, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6472

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1970 | Docket: 64514087

Published

Such washout settlements are authorized by Section 440.20(10), Florida Statutes, F.S.A. Thereafter, the

Malschick v. General Accident Group

214 So. 2d 51, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4914

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1968 | Docket: 64506696

Published

out” set*52tlement, pursuant to the provisions of § 440.20(10), Fla.Stat., F.S.A., a compensation carrier

G & L Motor Corp. v. Taylor

182 So. 2d 609, 1966 Fla. LEXIS 3885

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1966 | Docket: 64495497

Published

to file a notice to controvert pursuant to F.S. § 440.20(4), F.S.A. With the exception ■ of the penalty

Kuhle v. Kirk

177 So. 2d 329, 1965 Fla. LEXIS 3004

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 1965 | Docket: 64493743

Published

fourteen days of the time such payments become due. § 440.20(5) F.S.A. The facts of this case as they relate

Montgomery Ward & Co. v. Hayes

172 So. 2d 581, 1965 Fla. LEXIS 3267

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1965 | Docket: 64492287

Published

penalties against the employer as authorized by Section 440.20(5), F.S.A. We consider the employer’s contentions

Miami Originals, Inc. v. Ruiz

171 So. 2d 172

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1965 | Docket: 64491850

Published

hold it was error to assess penalty under F.S. § 440.20(5) 3, F.S.A., because under the law as construed

A. D. H. Building Contractors v. Steele

171 So. 2d 184

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 19, 1965 | Docket: 64491855

Published

the Florida Industrial Commission as provided by § 440.20(6), Fla.Stat., F.S.A. After hearing oral argument

Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. v. Reagan

159 So. 2d 222

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1963 | Docket: 60217790

Published

modification or review under Section 440.28, supra. Section 440.20(10) provides for two kinds of lump sum payment

Purdy v. Covert

151 So. 2d 891, 1963 Fla. App. LEXIS 3599

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1963 | Docket: 60211260

Published

sum. “Lump sum” payments were provided for by Section 440.20(10), Fla.Stat.1957, F.S.A. The statute was

Hyatt v. Armstrong Cork Co.

121 So. 2d 793, 1960 Fla. LEXIS 2183

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1960 | Docket: 60195259

Published

our answer comprehends all questions argued. Section 440.20(13), Florida Statutes 1945, F.S.A., provides:

Hyatt v. Armstrong Cork Co.

121 So. 2d 793, 1960 Fla. LEXIS 2183

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1960 | Docket: 60195259

Published

our answer comprehends all questions argued. Section 440.20(13), Florida Statutes 1945, F.S.A., provides:

Food Fair Stores, Inc. v. Jaeger

119 So. 2d 689, 1960 Fla. LEXIS 2385

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1960 | Docket: 60194726

Published

as a whole. “9. Penalties as provided in FSA [§] 440.20(5) are denied and excused. “10. That interest

State ex rel. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Johnson

118 So. 2d 223, 1959 Fla. LEXIS 1764

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 1960 | Docket: 60194363

Published

shall file notice of controversy as provided in § 440.20 of this chapter, or shall decline to pay a claim

Russell v. Bass

107 So. 2d 281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1958 | Docket: 60191365

Published

with the Deputy Commissioner a petition under Section 440.-20(10) Florida Statutes, F.S.A., for an order

Stubbs v. C. F. Wheeler Builder, Inc.

106 So. 2d 104

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1958 | Docket: 60191071

Published

the opinion that under authority contained in Section 440.20(8), Florida Statutes [F.S. A.], whereby it

Ferlita v. Florida Art Stucco Corp.

74 So. 2d 893, 1954 Fla. LEXIS 1186

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1954 | Docket: 64485985

Published

pertinent part of the opinion was: “In our view, Section 440.20, above quoted, was a clear limitation of $5

Shipp v. Farrens Tree Surgeons, Inc.

72 So. 2d 387, 1954 Fla. LEXIS 1414

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 4, 1954 | Docket: 64485508

Published

that Chapter 26877, Acts of 1951, repealed Section 440.20(13) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. This

Superior Home Builders v. Moss

70 So. 2d 570, 1954 Fla. LEXIS 1284

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1954 | Docket: 64485126

Published

this view and ordered a hearing on the merits. Section 440.20,, Florida Statutes 1951, F.S.A., provides,

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