Gobel v. American Airlines

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant appeals the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC’s) order denying stipulated litigation costs of $200 payable by the Employer/Carrier (E/C). The E/C has filed notice that it takes no position in this appeal. Because the JCC focused on an inapplicable administrative rule to deny the stipulated costs, we reverse.

Following Claimant’s successful pursuit of a claim for medical benefits, the parties submitted to the JCC a stipulation resolving the remaining claims for attorney’s fees and costs. The JCC denied the stipulation regarding the costs payable by…