CFO Patronis: Attorney Fee Limits 'Good Debate to Have'
The Legislature should consider restricting how much insurance companies can spend on attorney fees when fighting workers' compensation claims, state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said.
January 19, 2018 at 02:58 PM
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The Legislature should consider restricting how much insurance companies can spend on attorney fees when fighting workers' compensation claims, state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis told The News Service of Florida.
The House two weeks ago passed a bill that would limit plaintiffs' attorney fees to $150 an hour and reduce amounts paid to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for treating injured patients.
Patronis, a Panama City restaurateur who was appointed state CFO by Gov. Rick Scott last summer, said he knows firsthand how workers' compensation insurance costs can impact employers and appreciates the benefits of affordable rates.
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