Escutia v. Greenleaf Products, Inc.

Mario Escutia, the claimant in this workers’ compensation case, appeals the decision of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) to exclude the second deposition of Dr. Lichtblau. We reverse the final order and remand for further proceedings conducted in accordance with the JCC’s original ruling.

While employed by Appellee Greenleaf Products, Inc., the 28-year old claimant had a workplace accident on December 8, 2000, when, while stacking a pallet of mulch, he lifted a bag above his head and felt an immediate pain or pop in his back. The employer/carrier authorized treatment with Dr. Lichtblau,…