Delgado v. J.C. Concrete

As part of a utilization review, CNA Insurance Companies (“CNA”), a workers’ compensation insurance carrier, scheduled an independent medical examination for an employee to whom it was furnishing medical benefits. When the employee, Pierre Delgado, refused to submit to an examination, CNA filed a motion with a judge of compensation claims to compel an independent medical examination. Opposing the motion, Mr. Delgado contended that the judge of compensation claims lacked jurisdiction to decide the motion. The order under review rejects this contention. Mr. Delgado appeals that determination.…