Winn Dixie v. Teneyck

BENTON, Judge.

Finding that Thelma Teneyck, a claimant for workers’ compensation benefits, had been prejudiced by an asserted discovery violation, the judge of compensation claims refused to permit appellants to introduce evidence to prove their intended defense under Martin v. Carpenter, 132 So.2d 400 (Fla.1961). We conclude that no discovery violation justified excluding evidence in support of this defense. We reverse and remand to afford appellants an opportunity to present their defense.

By letters dated July 19, August 6, and August 20, 1993, Crawford & Company apprised the judge of…