Dobbins v. Weber

DELL, Judge.

On July 24, 1984, appellant, Herbert Dobbins, suffered personal injuries when the boom of a truck-mounted crane came into contact with a high-voltage transmission line. At the time of the accident, appellant was an employee of Dobbins Sign Services, Inc., but was working with appellee, Howard Weber, an officer of Preferred Enterprise Signs. Appellee, based upon his corporate officer status, had elected exemption from coverage under the Worker’s Compensation Act pursuant to section 440.-05, Florida Statutes (1983).

Appellant, Herbert Dobbins, made a claim for and received worker’s…