Eaton v. City of Winter Haven

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in apportioning Claimant’s permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, and in denying Claimant’s claims for penalties, interest, costs, and attorney’s fees associated with the apportionment of Claimant’s PTD benefits. Because we reverse the order on appeal based upon Claimant’s first issue, we reverse and remand the associated denial of penalties, interest, costs, and attorney’s fees.

Background

In February 2008, Claimant suffered a non-occupational injury to his low back and underwent an L5-S1…