Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office v. Hilsman

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the Employer/Carrier (E/C) argues the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) abused her discretion by denying its motion for taxable costs. We agree that the JCC erred by denying the motion and reverse.

In May 2006, Claimant filed two petitions for benefits requesting compensability of various injuries, indemnity benefits, and penalties, interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. The JCC denied and dismissed Claimant’s petitions by order rendered December 20, 2007. Claimant appealed that order, but filed a voluntary dismissal on October 31, 2008.

On December 17,…