United Way of America v. Merlo

Appellants, the employer and carrier- in this workers’ compensation matter, challenge the finding of the judge of compensation claims (JCC) that appellee’s claim was not barred by the two-year statute of limitations, section 440.19(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1989). Appellants argue that no competent substantial evidence exists to support the JCC’s conclusion that the most likely date of Mr. Merlo’s injury was April 16,1990. They also argue that no evidence exists to support the JCC’s further finding that appellant, United Way, maintained Merlo’s salary so as “to be the equivalent of the payment…