Mirta Groseclose v. Optimum Oncology-Comprehensive Cancer Center/Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reconsidered the case after the Florida Supreme Court quashed its prior opinion and remanded for reconsideration in light of Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg. The court reversed the Judge of Compensation Claims’ order and remanded for further proceedings consistent with Westphal.

Holdings

1. Reversal was warranted in light of Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg; the order of the Judge of Compensation Claims was therefore reversed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the order of the Judge of Compensation Claims should be reversed after reconsideration under Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg.
2. What disposition was required by the Supreme Court of Florida's order quashing the district court's prior opinion and remanding for reconsideration.

Disposition

reversed_and_remanded