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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXI
LABOR
Chapter 440
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
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F.S. 440.015
440.015 Legislative intent.It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers’ Compensation Law be interpreted so as to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to an injured worker and to facilitate the worker’s return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer. It is the specific intent of the Legislature that workers’ compensation cases shall be decided on their merits. The workers’ compensation system in Florida is based on a mutual renunciation of common-law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike. In addition, it is the intent of the Legislature that the facts in a workers’ compensation case are not to be interpreted liberally in favor of either the rights of the injured worker or the rights of the employer. Additionally, the Legislature hereby declares that disputes concerning the facts in workers’ compensation cases are not to be given a broad liberal construction in favor of the employee on the one hand or of the employer on the other hand, and the laws pertaining to workers’ compensation are to be construed in accordance with the basic principles of statutory construction and not liberally in favor of either employee or employer. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the prompt delivery of benefits to the injured worker. Therefore, an efficient and self-executing system must be created which is not an economic or administrative burden. The department, agency, the Office of Insurance Regulation, and the Division of Administrative Hearings shall administer the Workers’ Compensation Law in a manner which facilitates the self-execution of the system and the process of ensuring a prompt and cost-effective delivery of payments.
History.s. 8, ch. 90-201; s. 6, ch. 91-1; s. 1, ch. 93-415; s. 10, ch. 2002-194; s. 466, ch. 2003-261; s. 3, ch. 2012-135.

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Amendments to 440.015


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 440.015
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 440.015.



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SEDGWICK CMS CMS, v. VALCOURT- WILLIAMS,, 271 So. 3d 1133 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . . to facilitate the worker's return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer." § 440.015 . . .

KNEER, v. LINCARE AND TRAVELERS INSURANCE,, 267 So. 3d 1077 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY v. HACKETT,, 260 So. 3d 532 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

EMPLOYBRIDGE v. RODRIGUEZ,, 255 So. 3d 453 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . ." § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2016) ; Moore v. . . . unless at any time in the opinion of the judge of compensation claims such refusal is justifiable ." § 440.015 . . .

CAL- MAINE FOODS BROADSPIRE, v. HOWARD,, 225 So. 3d 898 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

AT T COMMUNICATIONS CMS, v. ROSSO,, 217 So. 3d 1183 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1990). . . .

D. BOYLE, v. JA CUMMINGS, INC. FARA,, 212 So. 3d 1060 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . .”); § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

WOOD, v. CLEAN FUELS OF INDIANA, INC., 214 F. Supp. 3d 1265 (M.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . . § 440.015. Based on the foregoing, Clean Fuels has not complied with FWCL. . . .

WESTPHAL, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, St. v., 194 So. 3d 311 (Fla. 2016)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2009). Section 440.15(2)(a), however, operates in the opposite manner. . . . See §§ 440.015, 440.03, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .

CASTELLANOS, v. NEXT DOOR COMPANY,, 192 So. 3d 431 (Fla. 2016)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . disability and medical benefits to an injured worker,” as is the stated legislative intent in section 440.015 . . . is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the prompt delivery of benefits to the injured worker. § 440.015 . . . “to facilitate the worker’s return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer.” § 440.015 . . . of cases, §§ 440.02(1), 440.09(1), Fla, Stat,; (6) the elimination of the “opt- out” provision, §§ 440.015 . . .

LOWE S HOME CENTERS, INC. CMS, v. K. BEEKMAN,, 187 So. 3d 318 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

SLORA, v. SUN N FUN FLY- IN, INC., 173 So. 3d 1099 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . .” § 440.015. . . .

GONZALEZ, v. QUINCO ELECTRICAL, INC., 171 So. 3d 153 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .

SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY v. HUBEN,, 165 So. 3d 865 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . to facilitate the worker’s return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer,” § 440.015 . . .

SUAREZ, v. STEWARD ENTERPRISES Co., 164 So. 3d 132 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . interpret chapter 440 as creating an efficient, non-burdensome, self-executing system, see section 440.015 . . .

STAHL, v. HIALEAH HOSPITAL, 160 So. 3d 519 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See, e.g., § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

R. L. HAINES CONSTRUCTION, LLC. v. SANTAMARIA,, 161 So. 3d 528 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

MORENO, v. PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD F. A., 146 So. 3d 530 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2001). IV. . . .

BREVARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ACOSTA,, 141 So. 3d 233 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2012). Here, in the medical opinion of Dr. . . . require, which is in accordance with established practice parameters and protocols of treatment.” § 440.015 . . .

PENA, v. DESIGN- BUILD INTERAMERICAN, INC., 132 So. 3d 1179 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . .

WESTPHAL, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG RISK MANAGEMENT,, 122 So. 3d 440 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes (2009), states, “It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC. v. G. SPIESSBACH,, 119 So. 3d 522 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . .” § 440.015 (emphasis added). . . .

MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. SMITH,, 116 So. 3d 511 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997); see also Burgess v. . . .

MORALES, Jr. SM RM, III v. ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY,, 714 F.3d 1220 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 440.015. . . .

BENNIEFIELD, v. CITY OF LAKELAND, 109 So. 3d 1288 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

ELMS, v. CASTLE CONSTRUCTORS CO., 109 So. 3d 1274 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

W. FELDER, v. KING MOTOR COMPANY OF SOUTH FLORIDA d b a, 110 So. 3d 105 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Further, the Legislature simplified this court’s job by specifying in section 440.015, Florida Statutes . . .

LIST INDUSTRIES, INC. v. DALIEN, a, 107 So. 3d 470 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Id. at 688; § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2005). . . . is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the prompt delivery of benefits to the insured worker. § 440.015 . . . Bakerman, 961 So.2d at 261 (quoting § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2006)). . . .

MATRIX EMPLOYEE LEASING, INC. v. HADLEY,, 78 So. 3d 621 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes (2006) states, “It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the prompt . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

AGUILAR, v. KOHL S DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. CMS,, 68 So. 3d 356 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . burdensome system for dispute resolution, contrary to the express legislative intent contained in section 440.015 . . .

CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES,, 67 So. 3d 1127 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

STOKES, v. SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP. BROADSPIRE,, 60 So. 3d 1110 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1990). See Pic N’ Save Cent. Fla., Inc. v. Dep't of Bus. . . .

GERBER, v. VINCENT S MEN S HAIRSTYLING, INC., 57 So. 3d 935 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . forth sufficient facts to establish common law tort claims, the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, §§ 440.015 . . .

J. BEND, Jr. v. SHAMROCK SERVICES, 59 So. 3d 153 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . Stat. (2007); see also § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

HERNANDEZ, v. MANATEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT, INC., 50 So. 3d 57 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . . § 440.015 Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

B. F. v. AMS STAFF LEASING, 54 So. 3d 502 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

JONES, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG,, 46 So. 3d 637 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

STAFFMARK v. MERRELL,, 43 So. 3d 792 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . .

ELIAS, v. WORLD WIDE CONCESSIONS, LLC d b a, 41 So. 3d 304 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . efficient and self-executing system which is not an economic or administrative burden (see section 440.015 . . .

GAUTHIER, v. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 38 So. 3d 221 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Although section 440.015, Florida Statutes (2005), emphasizes the Legislature’s intent that the law not . . .

RUSSELL, v. ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION, 36 So. 3d 743 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Further, section 440.015, Florida Statutes, which provides the legislative intent for the passing of . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .

A. SMITH, v. AMS STAFF LEASING, 29 So. 3d 1142 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Section 440.015 states: “It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers’ Compensation Law be interpreted . . .

A. BOLANOS, v. WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Am-, 23 So. 3d 171 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status”) with § 440.015 . . .

MOORE, v. SERVICEMASTER COMMERCIAL SERVICES, 19 So. 3d 1147 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . the manner urged by Claimant is antithetical to the express legislative intent contained in section 440.015 . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

PARODI, v. FLORIDA CONTRACTING CO. INC., 16 So. 3d 958 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

ZEIGER CRANE RENTALS, INC. v. DOUBLE A INDUSTRIES, INC. a P. F. a, 16 So. 3d 907 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

BURGESS, v. BUCKHEAD BEEF FLORIDA, 15 So. 3d 25 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

MULLINS, v. ELEVEN, INC. CMS,, 5 So. 3d 35 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Neither the statute in question, nor the general intent of the Legislature stated in section 440.015, . . .

AMORIN v. GORDON, A. C A a, 996 So. 2d 913 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . decided prior to the 2004 amendment to section 440.10, Gordon emphasizes what is enumerated in section 440.015 . . . based on a mutual renunciation of common-law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike.” § 440.015 . . .

COCA- COLA ENTERPRISES, INC. v. J. MONTIEL N, 985 So. 2d 19 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . Kent, 966 So.2d 978, 982 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007) (citing § 440.015). . . .

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, v. KENT,, 966 So. 2d 978 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

BAKERMAN, v. THE BOMBAY COMPANY, INC., 961 So. 2d 259 (Fla. 2007)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

JAMES W. WINDHAM BUILDERS, INC. FCBI USIS, v. OVERLOOP,, 951 So. 2d 40 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . In fact, to suggest otherwise would violate section 440.015, Florida Statutes (2004), where the legislature . . .

PENDERGRASS, Jr. a Jr. v. R. D. MICHAELS, INC. a a a, 936 So. 2d 684 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2000). See also Turner v. PCR, Inc., 754 So.2d 683 (Fla.2000). . . . basic principles of statutory construction and not liberally in favor of either employee or employer. § 440.015 . . .

TIPTON, v. E- Z SERVE CONVENIENCE STORES INC., 936 So. 2d 48 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

CITY OF OCOEE PGCS, v. TRIMBLE,, 929 So. 2d 687 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

ARAVENA, v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY,, 928 So. 2d 1163 (Fla. 2006)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

McBRIDE, v. PRATT WHITNEY USA,, 909 So. 2d 386 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

AGUILERA, v. INSERVICES, INC., 905 So. 2d 84 (Fla. 2005)

. . . .” § 440.015 Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . based on a mutual renunciation of common-law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike.” § 440.015 . . . Notably, Sibley was decided before the passage of section 440.015, Florida Statutes. . . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

PROTEGRITY SERVICES, INC. v. BREHM,, 901 So. 2d 150 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

W. BRUNER, v. GC- GW, INC. d b a, 880 So. 2d 1244 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

TAYLOR, v. SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY,, 888 So. 2d 1 (Fla. 2004)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . of common-law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike.’ ” Majority op. 4-5 (quoting § 440.015 . . .

MORRIS, v. DOLLAR TREE STORE, 869 So. 2d 704 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

AT T WIRELESS v. FRAZIER,, 871 So. 2d 939 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . We read section 440.13(9) as consistent with the legislative intent expressed in section 440.015, that . . .

FERACI, v. GRUNDY MARINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P S d b a TMG, 315 F. Supp. 2d 1197 (N.D. Fla. 2004)

. . . . § 440.015 (2002). . . .

DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Co. v. GOLLY,, 867 So. 2d 491 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla Stat. (1999). . . .

C. JAMES, Sr. v. ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC., 864 So. 2d 1132 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . It is also consistent with the legislative intent as currently stated in section 440.015, Florida Statutes . . .

VILLAGE APARTMENTS v. HERNANDEZ,, 856 So. 2d 1140 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

GREENBERG, v. CARDIOLOGY SURGICAL ASSOCIATION, 855 So. 2d 234 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. . . .

BEGYN, v. STATE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS, 849 So. 2d 336 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

FITZGERALD, v. SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT,, 840 So. 2d 460 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

INSERVICES, INC. f k a USA a v. AGUILERA,, 837 So. 2d 464 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . .

CRUTCHER, v. SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, 834 So. 2d 228 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION, v. G. J. HENSON,, 823 So. 2d 104 (Fla. 2002)

. . . “a mutual renunciation of common law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike,” section 440.015 . . . medical benefits to an injured worker and to facilitate the worker’s return to gainful reemployment.” § 440.015 . . . create an “efficient and self-executing system ... which is not an economic or administrative burden.” § 440.015 . . .

HAYNES, v. WORLD COLOR PRESS, 794 So. 2d 674 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . liberally in favor of either the rights of the injured worker or the rights of the employer,” section 440.015 . . . the workers’ compensation system as ensuring a “prompt delivery of benefits to the injured worker.” § 440.015 . . .

BURGESS, v. WAL- MART STORE, 789 So. 2d 1238 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

CAPPS, v. BUENA VISTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 786 So. 2d 71 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Although the Florida Legislature has stated in section 440.015, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1990), that " . . .

UNITED STATES SUGAR CORPORATION, v. G. J. HENSON,, 787 So. 2d 3 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . “a mutual renunciation of common law rights and defenses by employers and employees alike,” section 440.015 . . . legislature has sought to create an efficient, self-executing workers’ compensation system, see section 440.015 . . .

WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY, v. McCREA,, 754 So. 2d 196 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. . . .

S A PLUMBING FCCI Co. v. KIMES,, 756 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1994). Even though the conference between Dr. . . . The statement of legislative intent provided in section 440.015 provides in part: It is the intent of . . .

TURNER, v. PCR, INC., 754 So. 2d 683 (Fla. 2000)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . . Indeed, the plain language of section 440.015, Florida Statutes (1997), suggests that the Legislature . . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes, provides in part: It is the intent of the Legislature that the Workers . . .

BOYNTON LANDSCAPE Co. v. DICKINSON,, 752 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1997). . . .

CHASE, v. WALGREEN COMPANY,, 750 So. 2d 93 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Furthermore, there is no indication whatsoever in section 440.015 that the legislature intended for the . . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes (1997), entitled “Legislative Intent,” provides in pertinent part that . . . is the intent of the Legislature to ensure the prompt delivery of benefits to the injured worker.” § 440.015 . . .

TUCKER, v. JOHN GALT INSURANCE AGENCY CORPORATION, f k a, 743 So. 2d 108 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . facilitate^] the worker’s return to gainful reemployment at a reasonable cost to the employer/ (1997). 440.015 . . .

BYERLEY v. CITRUS PUBLISHING, INC., 725 So. 2d 1230 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

McCLUNG- GAGNE, v. HARBOUR CITY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SQUAD, INC., 721 So. 2d 799 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes (1991), provides that "the Legislature hereby declares that disputes . . . See § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1994 Supp.) . . .

WALSDORF SHEET METAL WORKS, INC. f k a PCA v. GONZALEZ,, 719 So. 2d 355 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (1995). AFFIRMED. BENTON and PADOVANO, JJ., concur. . . . .

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE v. COLLINS,, 726 So. 2d 775 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . But, by enacting chapter 93-415, section 1 at 68, Laws of Florida, now codified as section 440.015, Florida . . . nor permit that all ambiguities be resolved "liberally in favor of either employee or employer.” § 440.015 . . .

ORANGE COUNTY MIS DEPARTMENT v. L. HAK,, 710 So. 2d 998 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Section 440.015, Florida Statutes (1994 Supp.), provides in pertinent part: "Legislative intent.- ... . . .

RUSSELL CORPORATION GAB v. A. BROOKS,, 698 So. 2d 1334 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . . § 440.015, Fla. Stat. (Supp.1994). . . .

HENSLEY, v. PUNTA GORDA, 686 So. 2d 724 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (Supp.1994). . . . the Florida Legislature has apparently decided, in order to implement the stated intent of section 440.015 . . .

BARRY, v. BURDINES,, 675 So. 2d 587 (Fla. 1996)

. . . See § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

HALL, v. RECCHI AMERICA INC., 671 So. 2d 197 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . .” § 440.015, Florida Statutes (1994 Supp.). . . .

VIGLIOTTI, v. K- MART CORPORATION KM, 680 So. 2d 466 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See, e.g., § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (Supp.1994). . . . the prompt delivery of benefits to the injured worker by an efficient and self-executing system. § 440.015 . . .

JIMMY LANG S AUTO SERVICE Co. v. L. PROCTOR,, 667 So. 2d 334 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . . § 440.015 (Supp.1994). . . .

CITY OF MIAMI, v. THOMAS,, 657 So. 2d 927 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . We reject the City’s contention that the 1990 enactment of section 440.015 repealed section 112.18 by . . .

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. v. CUNNINGHAM, 658 So. 2d 556 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, DIVISION OF WORKERS COMPENSATION, v. BRADLEY, H. D. C., 636 So. 2d 802 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . Legislative intent with respect to the workers’ compensation law at issue here is set forth in section 440.015 . . . providers for the same service, it is reasonably related to the cost containment intent of section 440.015 . . . See § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (1991). . . .

SUN BANK SOUTH FLORIDA, N. A. P. A. C. L. G. CT v. BAKER,, 632 So. 2d 669 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . .” § 440.015, Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

GUNTER, v. SAUER, INC. CNA, 629 So. 2d 1086 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . actual notice of the filed claim is inconsistent with the legislative intent, as expressed in section 440.015 . . .