Bogdan v. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation

Alan Bogdan, d/b/a West Coast Canvas and Marine (“Bogdan”), seeks review of the Stop Work Order and Amended Order of Penalty Assessment issued by the Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation (the “Department”). Bogdan argues that the Department erred in determining that he was required to obtain workers’ compensation coverage under section 440.10(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2005). Bogdan argues that he is not required to obtain workers’ compensation coverage because he is a sole proprietor who is not engaged in the construction industry. We do not reach the merits of…