Legal Opinion
Iuen v. Live Wire Electric Co.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided February 14, 1989No. 88-423PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOANOS, Judge.
Claimant Todd Iuen has appealed from a determination by the deputy commissioner that his claim for medical benefits was barred by the statute of limitations, Section 440.19(l)(b), Florida Statutes (1985). We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
In May 1984, Iuen injured his knee in the course of his employment with Live Wire Electric Company (employer) and was authorized to consult an orthopedist, Dr. Ma-honey. Dr. Mahoney did not treat the knee, telling Iuen that it would heal with time. Iuen continued thereafter to work for employer. He did not consult Dr. Ma-honey again…
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