Harold B. Wilkinson Farms v. Byrd
Harold B. Wilkinson Farms v. Byrd
Opinion of the Court
The E/C appeals, contending the Judge of Industrial Claims erred in finding claimant suffered a compensable heart attack and in assessing penalties on unpaid benefits.
There is competent, substantial evidence to support the finding that the work activity engaged in prior to the onset of the heart attack was unusual strain or overexertion not routine to Byrd’s job. This particular work activity constituted a specific identifiable effort over and above claimant’s regular duties. Victor Wine and Liquor, Inc. v. Beasley, 141 So.2d 581 (Fla. 1962), Richards Department Store v. Donin, 365 So.2d 385 (Fla. 1978).
Affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded for correction on Point II.
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