Trent v. CHARLOTTE SANITATION AND CNA

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant raises four points alleging error. We affirm the first three points without further comment; however, we reverse the fourth point, concerning the judge of compensation (JCC’s) award of costs to the employer/carrier (E/C).

Following a final hearing on Claimant’s petitions for benefits, the JCC ruled in favor of the E/C on all issues, and awarded the E/C costs payable by Claimant pursuant to section 440.34(3), Florida Statutes. On appeal, the E/C properly concedes the award of prevailing party costs was error because Claimant’s date of accident…