Gold Coast Medical Group v. Fasano

We are asked to review a final order of a Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) finding a compensable injury and awarding temporary total disability benefits with interest and penalties. Because the findings of the JCC concerning the compensability of the injury and the entitlement to benefits are supported by competent substantial evidence, we affirm on these points.

The JCC awarded penalties on grounds that appellant’s notice to controvert was untimely under section 440.19(l)(e)7, Florida Statutes (1991). The employer/camer’s notice to controvert the compensability of the injury was filed…