Florida Statute 440.23 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXXI
LABOR

Chapter 440
WORKERS' COMPENSATION

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440.23 Compensation a lien against assets.—Compensation shall have the same preference of lien against the assets of the carrier or employer without limit of an amount as is now or may hereafter be allowed by law to the claimant for unpaid wages or otherwise.

History.—s. 23, ch. 17481, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 5966(23); s. 23, ch. 78-300; s. 124, ch. 79-40; s. 21, ch. 79-312; s. 43, ch. 89-289; s. 56, ch. 90-201; s. 52, ch. 91-1.

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Cases Citing Statute 440.23

Total Results: 2

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Sep 21, 1977 | Docket: 3255972

Published

the claimant for unpaid wages or otherwise. Section 440.23, F.S. Compensation orders of a judge of industrial

Perry v. W. R. Robbins & Son Roofing Co.

145 So. 2d 225, 1962 Fla. LEXIS 2513

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1962 | Docket: 60207223

Published

in excess of the ten days’ notice required by § 440.23(3), Florida Statutes, F.S.A. The full commission

This Florida statute resource is curated by Graham W. Syfert, Esq., a Jacksonville, Florida personal injury and workers' compensation attorney. Attorney Syfert regularly works with Chapter 440 in the context of workers' compensation claims and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida. For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.