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Toni L. Villaverde v. Premise, American Airlines, Sedgwick CMS, and Luis De Jesus

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-0866

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 28, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Toni L. Villaverde v. Premise, American Airlines, Sedgwick CMS, and Luis De Jesus, the First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the order from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims issued by Judge Edward R. Almeyda. The appeal pertained to a workers' compensation claim arising from an accident that occurred on December 13, 2019. The court's decision was rendered on September 28, 2022, and it was noted that the decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Toni L. Villaverde represented the appellant, while the appellees were represented by attorneys from McDermott Will & Emery, LLP. Judges B.L. Thomas, Nordby, and Tanenbaum concurred with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Claims

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the decision made by the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims regarding a workers' compensation claim stemming from an accident on December 13, 2019.

Reasoning: In the case of Toni L. Villaverde v. Premise, American Airlines, Sedgwick CMS, and Luis De Jesus, the First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the order from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims issued by Judge Edward R. Almeyda.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The court's decision is not considered final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under specific Florida appellate rules.

Reasoning: The court's decision was rendered on September 28, 2022, and it was noted that the decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.