Legal Opinion
Elms v. Castle Constructors Co.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided April 4, 2013No. 1D12-4274PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
In this workers’ compensation case, Keith Elms petitions for certiorari review of an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying approval of a retainer agreement between Elms and his attorney, Jeffery Appel. We dismiss the peti*1275tion because Elms has not established the “irreparable harm” necessary to obtain certiorari relief.
In September 2011, Elms was rendered a paraplegic as a result of a work accident. He has received permanent total disability payments and other workers’ compensation benefits from the employer/carrier (E/C) since the accident. There are no pending disputes…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Martin-Johnson, Inc. v. SavageSupreme Court of Florida · 1987
- Reeves v. Fleetwood Homes of Florida, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 2004
- Williams v. OkenSupreme Court of Florida · 2011
- Bared & Co., Inc. v. McGuireDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1996
- Broward County v. GBV Intern., Ltd.Supreme Court of Florida · 2001
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