WorkCompCentral published a story Wednesday on Boston v. Publix Super Markets, No. 4D11-1521. regarding the Florida 4th District Court of Appeal, which ruled that a Publix supermarket employee who ran over a coworker while backing up a company truck may be held liable to his coworker’s widow in tort. In a unanimous panel decision under JudgeRead more
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On Wednesday, the Florida House gave its final approval to a bill plugged as a way of lowering the insurance costs for workers’ compensation. The measure, SB 662, revises the total reimbursement costs for some of the prescription drugs used by injured workers. The bill cleared the Senate earlier this week on a 39-0 vote; theRead more
Work Comp Central, one of the leading websites on workers compensation new, research, training, and more, featured an article focusing on the recent Westphal case that has been been on the WC radar over the past few months regarding Florida’s 104-week cap on temporary total disability benefits. The article ties in Davis v. Nascar Holdings, No. 1D12-5177,Read more
In Association with the Maitland Chamber of Commerce Join MKRS Partner Mark S. Kluger as he speaks on “The F-Word in Business! How to manage workers compensation FRAUD to save you money.” Speaker Mark S. Kluger When: Wednesday April,17, 11:30am to 1:30pm Where: Maitland Civic Center 641 S. Maitland Ave Details Cost $15 –Chamber Members with RSVP byRead more
Are you attending the 2013 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando? As an annual Prime Sponsor and active participant, MKRS Law is getting ready for another great year. One of the highest level programs over the last several years has been the National Workers’ Compensation Review. The program is originated and moderated by the threeRead more
‘Tis the season for 5k’s, and MKRS Law is always in it to win it! We are proud to be involved in two upcoming Florida 5k events. Come support the MKRS team as we participate in the annual Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run on April 25th at Bayfront Park in Miami. We will all be wearing our veryRead more
In the March issue of MKRS Law’s Case Law Updates, we review the following: Schaeffer v. Publix Super Markets, Inc./Hartford Valera v. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority/ Florida Municipal Insurance Villalta v. Cornn International, Inc. March Case Law UpdateRead more
AN MKRS SPECIAL BULLETIN Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg and State of Florida Florida’s first District Court of Appeal has struck the 104 week limitation on temporary indemnity benefits as an unconstitutionally inadequate remedy. Until a legislative solution is found, the court has installed the 260 week limit, which was in effect before 1994, thusRead more
Welcome baby Mariah to the MKRS team! Born February 16th at 6:33 pm, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and measuring 18.5 inches.Read more
In the February issue of MKRS Law’s Case Law Updates, we review the following: Ronald D. Whitt vs. Carmax Jorge Alonso vs. Southern Security and Investigation, Inc. Frank Colina vs. Groupware International, Inc. February Part 2 Case Law Update Avery v. City of Coral Gables Delta v. Kuhn Ross v. Charlotte County Public Schools EatonRead more