Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Perdue

Claimant Michael Perdue, a deliveryman for Appellant Coca-Cola Bottling Company, suffered a myocardial infarction while delivering cases of Coca-Cola. A cardiac catheterization revealed an occlusion of the right coronary artery. Claimant sought workers’ compensation benefits. The Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) concluded the claim was compensable under Victor Wine & Liquor, Inc. v. Beasley, 141 So.2d 581 (Fla.1962),1 finding Claimant suf*75fered a heart attack caused by unusual work-related exertion. We conclude the JCC applied the Victor Wine test incorrectly. Consequently, we reverse and…