Florida’s Special Firefighter Cancer Statute Cannot Be Applied Retroactively
The Workcomp Writer
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Accordingly, where the firefighter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer prior to the effective date, she did not qualify for the new statutory benefits. She did not, however, file for workers’ compensation benefits. Weaver asked the County to provide her with the statutory benefits. Volusia Cnty. Weaver appealed.
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