Legal Opinion

Sherrill v. Fuchs Baking Co.

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided February 11, 1976No. 46405PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ENGLAND, Justice.

This case is brought by writ of certiora-ri to review an order of the Industrial Relations Commission holding that petitioner’s claim for workmen’s compensation is barred by the statute of limitations. This order reversed the Judge of Industrial Claims, who had ruled that petitioner’s claim was timely filed. We hold that the Commission was correct.

Petitioner sustained a compensable hernia injury in 1967, for which respondent provided all appropriate treatment costs. Approximately six months after his return to work, petitioner developed small boils in the area of the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Lobnitz v. Orange Memorial HospitalSupreme Court of Florida · 1961
  2. University of Miami, Inc. v. MatthewsSupreme Court of Florida · 1957

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. John Caves Land Development Company v. SuggsSupreme Court of Florida · 1977
  2. Stines v. Winter Haven Hospital/Self-InsuredDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1989

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