Shaw v. Florida Steel Corp.

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant complains of the denial of permanent total disability benefits, the impairment rating awarded and the denial of penalties on indemnity benefits awarded; and the employer and carrier cross-appeal complaining of the refusal to permit an amendment to their witness and exhibit lists. We affirm without discussion as to all issues raised, save one. We reverse the denial of penalties on the indemnity benefits awarded because the employer and carrier neither paid the benefits within seven days of when they became due, as required by section 440.20(6),…