Florida Cypress Gardens v. Lavoy

The employer and carrier appeal a final order directing them to reimburse an injured worker for the fees and expenses of her court-appointed guardian. Because the Judge of Compensation Claims did not apply the correct standard in evaluating the claim for reimbursement, we reverse and remand for further consideration.

The claimant, Linda Lavoy, was totally incapacitated by an injury she sustained on April 28,1980, in the course of her employment with Florida Cypress Gardens. A guardianship was established for her in a separate proceeding in the circuit court. The appointed guardian, Kathleen…