Cabrera v. Outdoor Empire

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant challenges the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC’s) conclusion that the terms of a mediation agreement, whereby the parties agreed to settle Claimant’s entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits in their entirety, were binding and enforceable, and require Claimant to execute settlement documents. Because Claimant was unrepresented at the time of the mediation, we agree with Claimant’s arguments and reverse the appealed order.

Background

At all times relevant to the issues raised in this appeal, Claimant was not represented by counsel. Claimant…