Standard Fire Insurance Co v. U-Haul Co. of Eastern Florida

SMITH, Judge.

In this appeal and cross-appeal from a workers’ compensation order, Standard Fire Insurance Company and Taylor Rental, appeal the deputy’s order to reimburse U-Haul Company of Eastern Florida for benefits paid to claimant James Read. U-Haul has filed a cross-appeal arguing that the deputy erred in her apportionment of liability between the two employers. We affirm the issue presented on appeal, but reverse on the issue presented on cross-appeal.

While working for U-Haul, the claimant injured his back. The accident was accepted as compensable, and the claimant was paid wage loss…