Lemus v. Ocala Star Banner

KAHN, Judge.

Appellant Jaekqueline Lemus challenges the construction given by the judge of compensation claims (JCC) to the provision of the workers’ compensation law that defines “family member” for purposes of reimbursement payment for nonprofessional attendant or custodial care. Because the JCC properly applied the plain meaning of the statutory provision, we affirm.

Appellant is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a work-related accident. After appellant’s husband suffered an injury in 1991, appellant’s adult son, unemployed at the time, moved back home to provide the care and…