Torres v. Costco Wholesale Corp.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant raises two issues. The first issue was not preserved. In the second issue, Claimant argues the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred by denying interest on costs from the date the Employer/Carrier (E/C) agreed to the amount of costs. Claimant further argues that, because the amount and the entitlement to costs were not in dispute, the JCC was not required to enter an order awarding costs for those costs to become due. In other words, Claimant seeks prejudgment interest on a subsequent award of costs. We affirm.

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