Irving v. Ametek, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Shiwana J. Irving seeks reversal of an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) which, primarily on the authority of Martin Co. v. Carpenter, 132 So.2d 400 (Fla.1961), denied Irving’s claim for indemnity and medical treatment on the ground that she had not been truthful regarding her medical history at the time she was hired. Irving argues that Martin has been overruled by the adoption of section 440.15(5)(a), Florida Statutes (1993); and,- alternatively, that, even if Martin has not been overruled, Martin should not serve as a bar to her claim,…