[DOWNLOAD] "Lundy v. Four Seasons Ocean Grand Palm Beach" by Supreme Court of Illinois " Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Lundy v. Four Seasons Ocean Grand Palm Beach
- Author : Supreme Court of Illinois
- Release Date : January 20, 2006
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 75 KB
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The claimant seeks review of a final order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC), denying stipulated attorneys fees as being in excess of the fees permitted by section 440.34(1), Florida Statutes (2004), and approving a fee permitted by section 440.34(1). On appeal, the claimant contends that: (1) section 440.34(1) should be construed to allow the payment of a reasonable fee that exceeds the mandated percentage of benefits secured; (2) the JCC should have approved the parties joint stipulation agreement providing for fees in excess of that allowed by statute pursuant to Spitzer v. Bartlett Bros. Roofing, 437 So. 2d 758 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983); and (3) section 440.34(1) violates the separation of powers doctrine, the due process clause, the equal protection clause, the right to counsel, and the right to freely contract as provided by the Florida Constitution. For the reasons set forth herein, we reject each of the claimants arguments and affirm the order of the JCC.