Brevard County Mental Health Center v. Adams

SHIVERS, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case the employer/carrier appeals the final order of the deputy commissioner which awards benefits to appellee, Adams. Appellant argues that the deputy commissioner erred in that there is no competent substantial evidence to support a finding of permanent total disability (PTD), that the deputy commissioner erred in awarding attorney’s fees, and that the deputy commissioner erred in finding that the employer/carrier was guilty of negligent, arbitrary and capricious handling of the claim. We affirm on the first two points, but reverse on the third.

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