Wilmot v. Precision Broach Co.

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Craig Wilmot, the claimant below, appeals the final order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) denying Wilmot’s claim for attorney’s fees. Wilmot argues, on the authority of City of Riviera Beach v. Deliso, 713 So.2d 426 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997), that the JCC erred in denying fees because the employer/carrier, appellees Precision Broach Company and Federated Mutual Insurance Company, had initially controverted claimant’s claim for permanent total disability (PTD). We do not agree. Deli-so is distinguishable from the case on appeal. In Deliso, the court…