Sonesta Beach Hotel v. Hinckley

ZEHMER, Judge.

The sole issue raised on appeal by the employer/carrier is that the deputy commissioner erred by awarding claimant an attorney’s fee under section 440.34(3)(b) and (c), Florida Statutes (1983). We affirm.

The deputy commissioner’s order provides:

1. The Deputy Commissioner has jurisdiction of the parties and the subject matter hereto.

2. The issue is limited to entitlement to attorney’s fees payable by the employer/carrier pursuant to Florida Statutes 440.34(3)(b) and (c).

3. The claimant contends that the employer/carrier is obligated for attorney’s fees as a result of benefits…