Rene Stone Work Corp. v. Gonzalez

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the Employer/Carrier (E/C) argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred by: 1) awarding Claimant temporary indemnity benefits; 2) denying the E/C’s motion to amend its pre-trial stipulation after the final hearing to assert a misrepresentation defense; and 3) finding Claimant had an average weekly wage (AWW) of $290.00. For the reasons explained below, we reverse as to the first issue, and affirm as to the second and third issues.

Factual Background

Claimant suffered a compensable accident on September 4, 2008, which necessitated the amputation…