Florida Court Upholds Cancellation of Workers’ Compensation Policy

– The First District Court of Appeal ruled that the cancellation of a workers’ compensation policy for nonpayment was effective, even though the insured employer had a certificate of insurance.
– The case involved a Claimant, Mr. Dennis F. Scott, and James A. Jones Construction Co. appealing the judge of compensation claims’ ruling that the Claimant was employed by Central Florida Siding Pros, LLC, a subcontractor, and statutorily employed by Jones.
– Neither Jones nor Central Florida Siding Pros, LLC had workers’ compensation coverage at the time of the accident. 1. The workers’ compensation policy for CFSP was cancelled for nonpayment of premium.
2. The Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) issued for CFSP was not in effect on the date of the accident.
3. The cancellation of the policy was effective and met the insurance carrier’s obligation to provide notice of cancellation.
4. The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel did not apply in this case.
5. The burden to provide workers’ compensation benefits fell upon the general contractor. 1. The Florida workers’ compensation case can be found by contacting Attorney Rayford Taylor, Esq. at (404) 954-6949 or via email at rtaylor@hallboothsmith.com.

2. Additional information on workers’ compensation in Florida can also be obtained from Attorney Rayford Taylor.

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A Florida Appellate Court Ruled Cancellation of a Workers’ Compensation Policy for Nonpayment Was Effective, Even Though the Insured Employer Had a Certificate of Insurance