Erliying Soto v. C-Worthy Corp./Summit Holdings - Claims Center

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant seeks reversal of the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC’s) denial of his motion to enforce a mediation settlement agreement. For the following reasons, we agree the JCC erred in denying Claimant’s motion.

The parties participated in a mediation conference which resulted in a mediation conference report and a written mediation settlement agreement. The written settlement agreement required Claimant to “execute a general release and resignation in favor of the employer.” When the settlement paperwork prepared by the Employer/Carrier (E/C) was…