Background
Jeff Coffin Painting & Waterproofing, Inc. and Amerisafe Inc. appealed an order from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims. Judge Rita L. Young entered the order under review.
The First District’s opinion identifies July 30, 2021, as the date of accident. It provides no additional facts, describes no disputed issue, and does not state the reasoning underlying the compensation order or the grounds raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the order in a per curiam decision. Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Winokur and M.K. Thomas concurred.
The court issued no written analysis and announced no rule of law. The opinion states only that the appealed order is affirmed and notes that the decision is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The order from the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims was affirmed.
- The court did not explain its reasoning or identify the issues presented on appeal.
- The opinion does not supply additional facts beyond the parties, procedural origin, deciding compensation judge, and date of accident.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the appealed compensation order undisturbed. Because the court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion offers no substantive guidance about the governing law or how similar disputes should be resolved.