Sea World of Florida v. Anderson

MILLS, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation action, the employer/carrier appeals the inclusion of income from an endorsement contract in claimant’s average weekly wage. The claimant cross-appeals the exclusion of previous tournament winnings in his average weekly wage computation. We affirm the order on both points.

Scott Anderson, claimant, is a professional water skier. He was employed by Sea World to perform in their ski shows. Anderson also had an endorsement contract with Master Craft Boats. He was required to use Master Craft products and to appear in Master Craft sponsored events, dealer…