Background
Alfred Saintilus appealed from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. The underlying matter involved a March 29, 2024 date of accident and was assigned to Judge Iliana Forte.
The appellees were Transforce, Inc., and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The opinion does not describe the compensation claim, the ruling under review, the parties’ arguments, or the procedural basis for the appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal. Its decision consists solely of the word “DISMISSED” and provides no legal analysis or explanation for the dismissal.
Judges Roberts, Bilbrey, and Nordby concurred in the per curiam disposition. The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District dismissed Saintilus’s appeal from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.
- The opinion does not identify the reason for dismissal or address the merits of the underlying workers’ compensation matter.
- The complete appellate panel consisted of Judges Roberts, Bilbrey, and Nordby.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this appeal unless altered through an authorized post-decision motion. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion establishes no stated rule or substantive guidance concerning the underlying claim.