Boyle v. JA Cummings, Inc.

In this workers’ compensation case, Appellant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying all requested benefits. In five issues on appeal, Appellant challenges the exclusion of evidence and the rejection of his argument based on the “120-day rule,” section 440.20(4), Florida Statutes. Although we affirm without further comment the exclusion of the authorized treating providers’ medical records, we agree with Appellant that exclusion of the adjuster’s deposition was error, and conclude that the error was not harmless, as the evidence affects the 120-day rule…