Sunland Development Center at Fort Myers v. Euans
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the Court
WENTWORTH, Judge.
Employer/carrier appeals a workers’ compensation order appointing a physician for a routine examination and evaluation of the claimant under circumstances indicating that is not the sole point in controversy between the parties. We conclude that such an order disposes of incidental aspects rather than an “essential element” of the claim. See Patrylo v. Nautilus Hotel, 142 So.2d 279 (Fla.1962). The order appealed is therefore interlocutory in nature under standards previously applicable. Dade County School Board v. Hill, IRC Order 2-3414 (April 26, 1978), cert. dismissed, 366…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fidelity & Cas. Co. of New York v. ScottDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980
- Patrylo v. Nautilus HotelSupreme Court of Florida · 1962
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