Commercial Roof Decks v. Flippo

Commercial Roof Decks and Crims, Inc. (E/C) have appealed an order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC) finding that the statute of limitations did not bar the claim of appellee Phillip Flippo for remedial medical care. We reverse.

Flippo compensably injured his back on August 8, 1988, necessitating two operations, the last on June 21, 1989. It is undisputed that Flippo last consulted his authorized physician on July 5, 1989. He thereafter developed severe back pain, and on August 13, 1991, filed the instant claim for medical care. The E/C defended the claim citing section 440.19(l)(b),…