Legal Opinion
Raban v. Federal Express
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 9, 2009No. 1D08-4286PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
Claimant appeals the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC) final order of January 29, 2008, denying penalties and interest on a lump-sum settlement. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.
Factual Background
Claimant, represented by counsel, entered into a washout settlement agreement (Agreement) which provides, in relevant part: “The parties agree to settle this case in its entirety for the sum of $200,000.00, inclusive of Attorney Fees and Costs”; “Claimant agrees to execute a general release and waiver”; “this agreement is contingent upon excess carrier approval”; “this agreement shall…
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