Hattie Bonner v. Miami Dade Public Schools/et al.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1DissentThomas, J.
I dissent. This case presents nothing more than a failure of proof on Claimant’s part, who bore the burden of persuasion. See Fitzgerald v. Osceola Cnty. Sch. Bd., 974 So.2d 1161, 1164 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008) (“Claimant bore the burden over the course of the proceedings below to prove her entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits.”); Mitchell v. XO Commc’ns, 966 So.2d 489, 490 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007) (“Claimant has the burden to prove entitlement to ... benefits.... Accordingly, Claimant must present evidence the JCC finds persuasive.”). The JCC found that Claimant’s “income and expenses roughly…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Fitzgerald v. Osceola County School Bd.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2008
- Mitchell v. XO COMMUNICATIONSDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2007
- Worthy v. Jimmie Crowder ExcavatingDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2012