Oliver v. Dunn

In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant’s former counsel, Tonya Oliver, appeals, and Claimant cross-appeals, an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) awarding Oliver a claimant-paid attorney’s fee. We affirm the order in part, reverse in part, and remand with instructions.

We address the issue raised in the cross-appeal first. Claimant challenges the JCC’s finding that Oliver “secured” the benefits on which she seeks attorney’s fees, as required by section 440.34, Florida Statutes (2007). Because competent substantial evidence supports the JCC’s finding that Oliver secured…