On July 20, 2020 the First District Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. / Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Santaella, Case. No. 1D19-4073, affirming the Judge of Compensation Claims’ order denying the Employer/Carrier (E/C) misrepresentation defense. The pertinent Florida statute in dispute is statute 440.105(4)(b)1-3., which states it is unlawful for any person to make, or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent, incomplete, or misleading oral or written statement for the purpose […]

To all of our clients, friends, opposing counsel, and colleagues, We are hopeful that you and yours are healthy and safe during this historic and strange time in our lives. Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP remains open for business in all of our offices statewide to continue to diligently serve and represent our clients. All of our lawyers and staff have remote access and are committed to providing uninterrupted service to our clients at this time. We will continue […]

As part of its sponsorship, it donated a table of items for girls and a table it items for boys, called the girls’and boys’ basket. This year the baskets had a Superhero and Other Hero themes. Participants at the charity auction purchased the baskets and generously donated the items to the children of SOS village

The aging working population is growing and so are workers’ comp claims and the issues affecting them. Click here to read the full article

Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson, LLP is proud to announce that three of its partners have been named to the 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Douglas Cohen of the Fort Lauderdale office was named a rising star in the practice area of workers’ compensation. Sara Sandler of the Fort Lauderdale office and Joseph Suarez of the Miami office were named rising stars in the practice area of insurance coverage.

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Recently, appellate attorneys at Walton Lantaff obtained a per curium affirmance of a zero verdict in record time — three days!  A team of appellate attorneys in the Fort Lauderdale office, led by Jack Joy and Sara Sandler submitted an answer brief on behalf of Geico General Insurance Company’s insured.  Jose Pagan, of the Tallahassee office, also submitted an answer brief after successfully defending Commerce and Industry Insurance Company and American International Insurance Company in the trial court. The appeal […]

Effective Communication is Key When Handling Claims in the Aftermath of a Hurricane Click Here for full article

Updated: Florida Supreme Court Declines Jurisdiction in Challenge to Workers’ Comp System Click Here for full article