Richardson v. Showell Farms

Nita Richardson, the claimant in this workers’ compensation case, appeals an order denying her claim for attorney’s fees incurred in obtaining an independent medical examination over the opposition of employer/carrier (E/C). Under the JCC’s interpretation of section 440.13(5)(f), Florida Statutes (Supp.1994), a workers’ compensation claimant is not entitled to an attorney’s fee payable by E/C with respect to an independent medical examination. We disagree, and reverse the order denying the claimant’s motion for an attorney’s fee.

Claimant filed a petition for benefits, requesting authorization…