Urbina v. Kindred Hospital-North Florida

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Claimant argues that the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) erred in holding that Claimant’s accident did not arise out of his employment when Claimant’s van struck a utility pole while performing an errand for the Employer. We reverse, because under our recent holding in Caputo v. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 98 So.3d 1097 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012), the JCC erred in ruling that Claimant’s accident and resulting injuries did not arise out of his employment.

Background

The relevant facts are not in dispute. Claimant was asked by his Employer to drive Claimant’s van to…