Litton Laser Systems v. Chapman

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer/carrier (e/c) challenge an order of the judge of compensation claims requiring them to pay for treatment the claimant obtained at a walk-in clinic, and ordering them to authorize treatment by Dr. Robert Belsole. We affirm the authorization of Dr. Belsole, but must reverse that portion of the order requiring the e/c to pay the walk-in clinic’s bill.

An order directing payment of medical bills is improper unless the bills are placed in evidence or there is clear, unequivocal testimony as to the amount of the bills. Metropolitan Dade County v.…