Bay Automotive v. Allaire

WEBSTER, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer and carrier seek review of an order requiring that they pay certain medical bills of the claimant. We conclude that there is competent substantial evidence to support the findings of the judge of compensation claims; and that the employer and carrier have waived the defense that the injury was caused “by the willful intention of [claimant] to injure or kill himself" by failing to raise it below. Therefore, we affirm.

In 1984, claimant sustained a serious injury to his back. That injury was accepted as compensable by the employer…