Pupo v. City of Hialeah

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant challenges an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying penalties and interest on late indemnity payments. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Sections 440.20(6) and 440.20(8), Florida Statutes, govern penalties and interest, respectively. Because those subsections are substantive, the version that applies is that in effect on the date of accident. See Serv. Mgmt. Sys. v. Hood, 790 So.2d 578, 580 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001) (applying section 440.20(6)); E. Indus., Inc. v. Burnham, 750 So.2d 748, 749-52…