Hack v. Drywall

An issue as to the scope of the Judge of Compensation Claims’ (JCC’s) jurisdiction or authority presents a question of law, subject to de novo review. See Jacobsen v. Ross Stores, 882 So.2d 431, 432 (Fla. 1st DCA 2004).

Here, the JCC concluded that her entry of the order approving allocation of the settlement proceeds extinguished her jurisdiction over Hack’s verified petition for attorney’s fees and costs. Contrary to the JCC’s determination, entry of an order approving a settlement agreement does not, as a matter of law, extinguish the JCC’s jurisdiction over ancillary liens or claims for…