Background
Orlando Hernandez suffered a work-related incident on June 16, 2024, involving Guest Services, Inc. A workers’ compensation claim was filed, with coverage through Travelers Insurance. The case was heard before the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims, with Judge Frank J. Clark presiding.
Andy Steven Hernandez, as Personal Representative of Orlando Hernandez’s Estate, appealed the lower court’s decision to the First District Court of Appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. No written opinion explaining the court’s reasoning was issued; the court issued a per curiam affirmance.
Key Takeaways
- The lower court’s workers’ compensation determination was upheld without appellate modification.
- The affirmance is not final pending disposition of any timely motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
This affirmance upholds the workers’ compensation system’s initial determination regarding the Hernandez claim. Because no written opinion was issued, the decision provides limited precedential guidance but confirms the trial court’s handling of the case.