REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES, INC. v. Ricardo

In proceedings below, the judge of compensation claims awarded temporary partial disability benefits to an injured work er, but denied penalties and interest the claimant sought. The employer and its insurance carrier appeal the award of benefits, and the claimant cross-appeals the denial of penalties and interest on benefits the employer and carrier failed to pay when due. On the main appeal, we affirm the award of benefits without further discussion. On the cross-appeal, we reverse the denial of penalties and interest, and remand so they may be awarded.

The judge of compensation claims found…