Legal Opinion
Sierra v. Deauville Operating Co.
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided July 17, 1968No. 37121PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THORNAL, Justice.
We have for review by certiorari an order of the Florida Industrial Commission which reversed an order of a deputy who had awarded additional benefits to an employee because of a change in condition.
We must decide whether the deputy’s order was supported by competent substantial evidence and, if so, whether he ruled correctly in awarding interest.
On April 17, 1960, petitioner Sierra suffered a compensable injury. On May 31, 1962, he was awarded benefits for a 50% permanent partial disability of the body as a whole. July 28, 1961, was fixed as the date of maximum medical…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- De Groot v. SheffieldSupreme Court of Florida · 1957
- US Casualty Co. v. Maryland Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Florida · 1951
- Parker v. Brinson Construction CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1955
- Stone v. JeffresSupreme Court of Florida · 1968
3Cited by4 opinions
- Agrico Chemical Co. v. TuckerDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1987
- Fred Howland, Inc. v. RutkauskasSupreme Court of Florida · 1968
- Repasky v. Junior's RestaurantSupreme Court of Florida · 1969
- John E. Feldman, Inc. v. HiresSupreme Court of Florida · 1969