City of Winter Springs v. Lane

The City of Winter Springs (the City) and its carrier appeal an order of the judge of industrial claims finding that claimant suffered a second and new injury in March 1977 entitling him to temporary total disability benefits and medical benefits from claimant’s second employer, the City. As to Point I, we find there is not substantial, competent evidence to support the finding that there was a new injury. Since Point I is dispositive of the issues raised by appellants, we do not discuss the other points raised.

Claimant suffered his first compensable accident in November 1975 while working…