Brown v. Jerry Pybus Electric

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant appeals the order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying the reauthorization of three doctors. For the following reasons, we reverse the rulings as to two of the doctors; we affirm the other ruling without further comment.

Regarding Dr. Rajni Patel and Dr. Douglas Stringer, the JCC ruled that the claims for reauthorization were barred by the “two-dismissal” rule:

A claim or petition may be dismissed by the claimant or petitioner without an order by filing, or announcing on the record, a voluntary dismissal at any time before the conclusion…