City of Tampa v. Costello

Employer, City of Tampa, raises one issue on appeal: Whether there is competent substantial evidence to support the judge of compensation claims’ finding that the claimant’s illness is causally related to his employment. We find that there is, and affirm. Florida Power Corp. v. Stenholm, 577 So.2d 977 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991).

Claimant, Costello, argues on cross appeal that the employer carrier (E/C) should be ordered to pay all of claimant’s out-of-pocket medical expenses. The E/C does not dispute the amount that is due, but only asserts that the claimant is not entitled to the payment of any…