Special Disability Trust Fund v. School District of Palm Beach

The Special Disability Trust Fund appeals an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims granting the employer/servicing agent’s claim for reimbursement from the Fund. The Fund contends that the JCC erred in finding that the employer/servicing agent’s claim was timely under section 440.49(7)(c), Florida Statutes. We agree and reverse.

Section 440.49(7)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) states:

A proof of claim must be filed on each notice of claim on file as of June 30, 1997, within 1 year after July 1, 1997, or the right to reimbursement of the claim shall be barred. A notice of claim on file on or…