Gory Associated Industries v. Thomas

In this appeal from a workers’ compensation order, the employer/carrier challenge the adequacy of the notice of injury, the award of temporary partial disability during the period the claimant Gene Thomas was employed (part-time), and the award of medical expenses. We affirm the order of the deputy commissioner on the first two points because there is competent, substantial evidence to support those determinations. On the issue of medical expenses, however, we reverse and remand for further proceedings for the reasons explained below.

At issue on the question of payment of medical expenses is…