Demedrano v. Labor Finders of the Treasure Coast

ON MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION

Appellant’s motion for certification is DENIED. On the merits, our opinion remains unchanged. We write only to clarify our opinion. Therefore, we withdraw our previous opinion and substitute this opinion in its place.

Claimant’s attorneys challenge the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC) order denying reimbursement for paralegal costs. They argue the JCC erred by finding he had jurisdiction to review costs to be reimbursed to claimant’s attorneys from settlement proceeds and that paralegal time is not a reimbursable cost but is, instead, included within attorney…