Lanza v. Damian Carpentry, Inc.

Claimant challenges the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC) order enforcing the parties’ agreement to settle Claimant’s case for $17,500, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, arguing the essential terms of the agreement were not reached. We affirm.

Claimant’s accident occurred on December 21, 1999. Claimant hired Richard Zal-divar as his attorney and filed a petition for benefits (PFB) in 2004. In response, the Employer/Carrier (E/C) denied all benefits based on the expiration of the statute of limitations. The E/C never rescinded their denial and no benefits were paid to Claimant.

The…