McKenzie v. Mental Health Care, Inc./Summit Claims Center

In this workers’ compensation appeal, we are required to interpret section 440.093, Florida Statutes, enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the 2003 Chapter 440 reforms. Section 440.093 discusses the four situations when mental or nervous injuries arise. Because both parties appear to have misunderstood how the chapter now handles these types of claims, we reverse and remand this matter to the JCC for further proceedings.

Facts

Claimant, a registered nurse, worked in a treatment center that houses patients with behavioral and mental disorders. While at work, a violent patient attacked…