Klyse v. City of Largo

This is an appeal from an order denying compensability of an automobile accident on March 10, 1998. Appellant alleges that the judge of compensation claims (JCC) mistakenly applied section 440.091, Florida Statutes, to an officer who is on duty at the time of the accident. We agree and reverse.

The claimant in this case has worked for the City of Largo Police Department for 25 years. For the past 16 years, the claimant has been an investigator for the Economic Crimes Unit, investigating crimes involving bank fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, credit cards, travelers’ checks, exploitation of the…