Portu v. City of Coral Gables, Johns E. Co.
Portu v. City of Coral Gables, Johns E. Co.
Opinion of the Court
Peter Portu appeals the workers' compensation order denying attorney's fees and costs. We reverse as to attorney's fees. We affirm as to costs because Portu did not preserve his claim for appeal.
Section 440.34(3), Florida Statutes (2009), entitles a claimant to attorney's fees when the "carrier files a response to petition denying benefits"; the claimant has a "successful prosecution of the petition"; and thirty days elapse from "the date the carrier ... receives the petition." Franco v. SCI at Palmer Club at Prestancia ,
AFFIRMED in part; REVERSED in part.
Kelsey, Winokur, and Winsor, JJ., concur.
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