Florida WC Caselaw Update In Wilmott v. Jet Blue Airways/Sedgwick CMS , OJCC # 25-010135, d/a 9/19/24, JCC Ring granted compensability where the 120 letter did not specifically address elbow, there was denial within 120 days, and EC provided extensive treatment. EC never responded or denied a request for injection. Also, ATP Dr. Escobar’s testified that accident was MCC. CL Counsel: Kenneth Ehrlich In Teffahi v. Waste Mngt/ Gallagher Bassett/Indemnity Ins. Co. , OJCC # 23-000171, d/a 11/14/22, JCC Massey granted lumbar surgery after the claimant had been at MMI for 21 months. Dr. Dermarkarian of the Center for Bone & Joint Disease testified and changed his opinion as to the need for surgery. CL Counsel: Jaime Gonzalez In Lohrer v. Publix Super Markets Inc/Publix Risk Mngt , OJCC # 21-012065, d/a 3/18/21, JCC Pitts dismissed a PFB seeking an updated EMA and orthopedic appointment based on MCC. EMA Dr. Scott’s opinions were entitled to the presumption of correctness, and he said an updated EMA was not necessary. Dr. Scott’s said that the differences in pre and post-accident MRIs were consistent with the expected progression of an untreated disc herniation and rejected CL IME Dr. Richard Smith’s contrary opinion. CL Counsel: Bradley Smith We hope this information has been helpful. Let us know if you have any questions, or would like to discuss further by contacting ALevy@LevyandLevyLaw.com, or calling (813) 259-5389. Do you like this case law update? Follow us! Levy & Levy, LLC Editor: Adam Levy, Esq. Writers: Daniel Baquerizo, Esq.,Zachary Williams, Esq. Unsubscribe