Associated Industries Insurance v. Federal Insurance Co.

BENTON, Judge.

The present case turns on the sometimes elusive distinction between a “repetitive trauma injury” and an “occupational disease” as defined by section 440.151, Florida Statutes (1991). At issue is the extent of the liability of Associated Industries Insurance Company, Inc. (AIIC) for workers’ compensation benefits Federal Insurance Company (Chubb) has paid to or on behalf of Lori Ann Heinley. AIIC appeals an order determining that AIIC is “responsible for all benefits due to the injured employee after August 2, 1992.” We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Ms. Heinley’s own…