McConnell Wetenhall Citrus Properties v. Special Disability Trust Fund

ADKINS, Chief Justice:

Certiorari was granted in this case to review an order of the Industrial Relations Commission reversing an order of the Judge of Industrial Claims. Jurisdiction vests in this Court to review this matter pursuant to Article V, Section 3(b)(3), Florida Constitution.

Petitioner-employer and its carrier sought reimbursement from the Special Disability Trust Fund for the lump sum compensation it paid under order of the Judge of Industrial Claims entered pursuant to F.S. 440.20(10). The employee, Jack Hotten, was injured on April 13, 1969, and again on March 6, 1970. The first…