McConnell v. Florida Furniture Center

Appellant, Larry McConnell, appeals what we determine to be a final order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC) dis*66missing with prejudice his claim for worker’s compensation benefits for failure to attend an independent medical examination (IME). We reverse, finding it necessary to address only one of the three issues raised on appeal.

Appellant filed a claim for worker’s compensation benefits, alleging that he suffered an industrial accident while in the employ of appellee, Florida Furniture Center. The employer/carrier (e/c) chose, as is its statutory right, to have claimant submit to an…