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Bermudez v. Norrell Temporary Services, Inc.

Citations: 667 So. 2d 501; 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 900; 1996 WL 47686Docket: No. 95-1715

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 6, 1996; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The dismissal of the employee's appeal was affirmed as it was filed after the designated time limit, in accordance with § 443.151(4)(b)3 of the Florida Statutes (1993). Relevant case law supporting this decision includes Leon v. Unemployment Appeals Commission, 476 So.2d 761 (Fla. 3d DCA 1985) and distinguishes it from Teater v. Department of Commerce Board of Review, 370 So.2d 847 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979). Additionally, the appeals referee’s decision was deemed to be supported by sufficient evidence, as referenced in Lundy’s Market, Inc. v. Florida Department of Commerce, 373 So.2d 433 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979).

Legal Issues Addressed

Distinguishing Prior Case Law

Application: The court distinguished the current case from Teater v. Department of Commerce Board of Review, indicating a different application of law or facts.

Reasoning: Relevant case law supporting this decision includes Leon v. Unemployment Appeals Commission, 476 So.2d 761 (Fla. 3d DCA 1985) and distinguishes it from Teater v. Department of Commerce Board of Review, 370 So.2d 847 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979).

Precedent in Timeliness of Appeals

Application: The court relied on precedent from Leon v. Unemployment Appeals Commission to support the dismissal of the late-filed appeal.

Reasoning: Relevant case law supporting this decision includes Leon v. Unemployment Appeals Commission, 476 So.2d 761 (Fla. 3d DCA 1985).

Sufficiency of Evidence for Appeals Referee Decision

Application: The decision of the appeals referee was upheld as it was supported by sufficient evidence, consistent with the standard set in Lundy’s Market, Inc. v. Florida Department of Commerce.

Reasoning: Additionally, the appeals referee’s decision was deemed to be supported by sufficient evidence, as referenced in Lundy’s Market, Inc. v. Florida Department of Commerce, 373 So.2d 433 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979).

Timeliness of Appeal under Florida Statutes

Application: The employee's appeal was dismissed because it was filed after the designated time limit set by § 443.151(4)(b)3 of the Florida Statutes.

Reasoning: The dismissal of the employee's appeal was affirmed as it was filed after the designated time limit, in accordance with § 443.151(4)(b)3 of the Florida Statutes (1993).