Echols v. Palm Beach School District

In this workers’ compensation case, the claimant seeks review of a final order denying requests for attorney’s fees for the services of her attorney in connection with claims related to her right hand; to her neck, back and right knee; and for EMG/ NCV testing. She also seeks review of the denial of her request for costs incurred in taking the deposition of her independent medical examiner.

We reverse the denial of the request for attorney’s fees for services in connection with the claim related to the right hand because it is not based on competent, substantial evidence. The undisputed…