Protegrity Services, Inc. v. Kourtakis

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Protegrity Services, Inc., and 900 Transit, Inc., the employer and carrier, seek reversal of an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) which granted permanent total disability benefits to Jason Kourtakis, appellee and claimant. Because no competent substantial evidence supports the award of such benefits, we reverse.

It is undisputed that Mr. Kourtakis injured his back in an automobile accident occurring within the scope and course of employment. The accident was accepted as compensable and claimant received medical as well as indemnity benefits.…