Sherwood Medical Industries v. Ward

The employer/carrier appeal from a worker’s compensation order awarding a fee of $17,000 to claimant’s attorney. We reverse.

The order does not reveal any factors which were considered in determining the amount of the fee; it merely states that the parties agreed that $17,000 was a reasonable fee. The record however does not support the finding that the parties stipulated to the amount of the fee. Appellee argues that the order can still be affirmed because the record shows the award is in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Section 440.34(1), Florida Statutes (1977), and the factors…