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Robert Scott Santana v. City of Tallahassee

Citation: Not availableDocket: 16-5629

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 18, 2017; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Robert Scott Santana appealed a decision from the Judge of Compensation Claims in relation to a workers' compensation case against the City of Tallahassee, stemming from an accident that occurred on April 29, 2014. The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, upheld the lower court's ruling, affirming the decision without additional comments from the judges. The appeal was handled by Kimberly A. Hill for the appellant and Christopher J. DuBois and Mary E. Cruickshank for the appellee. The opinion was filed on April 19, 2017, and was considered final pending any motions for rehearing.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Workers' Compensation Decisions

Application: The District Court of Appeal reviewed and upheld the lower court's decision in a workers' compensation case without providing additional commentary, indicating a straightforward affirmation.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, upheld the lower court's ruling, affirming the decision without additional comments from the judges.

Finality of Judicial Decisions Pending Rehearing

Application: The court's decision was subject to finality, contingent on the absence of any motions for rehearing being filed.

Reasoning: The opinion was filed on April 19, 2017, and was considered final pending any motions for rehearing.