Mercy Hospital v. Dodson

WENTWORTH, Judge.

The employer/carrier appeals a worker’s compensation order entered November 2, 1978, which we affirm except as to the award of interest at 8% on past due compensation awarded for the period after August 23, 1977. Although W.C.R.P. Rule 21, on which appellant relies for a 6% rate, was repealed prior to the date on which the benefits in question accrued or became due, we conclude the facts and argument by the parties will permit no higher rate. § 55.-03(1), Florida Statutes; § 687.01, Florida Statutes; Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Authority v. Caravasios, 377 So.2d 56 (Fla.lst DCA…