IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
FIRST DISTRICT, STATE OF FLORIDA
MAYRA GONZALEZ, NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO
FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING AND
Petitioner, DISPOSITION THEREOF IF FILED
v. CASE NO. 1D14-5493
AMC/CCMSI,
Respondent.
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Opinion filed March 12, 2015.
Petition for Writ of Certiorari – Original Jurisdiction.
Kimberly A. Hill of Kimberly A. Hill, P.L., Fort Lauderdale, for Petitioner.
Michael Arington and Matthew A. Whiddon of Eraclides, Gelman, Hall, Indek,
Goodman & Waters, LLC., Jacksonville, for Respondent.
PER CURIAM.
In this workers’ compensation case, Claimant filed a petition for writ of certiorari
challenging an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims that appoints an expert
medical advisor (EMA) under the authority of section 440.13(9), Florida Statutes
(2011). The physical examination by the EMA, were it to take place, would
constitute harm not remediable on appeal because Petitioner objects to being
physically examined. But the facts before us demonstrate a disagreement in medical
opinions sufficient to warrant the objected-to examination such that the JCC, in
ordering the EMA, has not departed from the essential requirements of law. Any
harm that might result from the EMA’s being asked to opine on facts or issues of
law that are not properly within the EMA’s purview can be fully remedied on plenary
appeal. Therefore, this petition for writ of certiorari is DENIED.
ROBERTS, SWANSON, and BILBREY, JJ., CONCUR.
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