Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

Workman's Comp. Insurance Premium Has Unpaid Balance--Help

My daughter obtained an occupational license in construction/painting in Okaloosa County, FL, 10 Apr 1998. She purchased a workman�s compensation insurance policy and paid $700 of the $1,700 required per her contract. My daughter listed the company potential income of $80,000. Facts: She did not do any work as a contractor; obtained license and paid $700 for workman�s comp (balance: $1,000 owed). End of business due to medical problems. Is there a way for her not to pay the $1,000 plus attorney fees if we can prove she did not use her occupational license becasue of health?

Problem 1: Okaloosa county not notified insurance company was not notified about her not pursuing the business.

Problem 2: The FTBA Mutual Insurance agency (workman�s comp) filed bankruptcy and now the state of Florida is the receiver of assets which includes the balance of my daughters policy ($1,000 plus reasonable attorney�s fee�God only knows what is reasonable attorney�s fee). She was required to send to the attorney representing the receiver an interrogatory of her assets, which came to about $1,000 or face contempt of court.


Asked on 8/19/02, 11:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Workman's Comp. Insurance Premium Has Unpaid Balance--Help

I would need additional information such as date policy started and date she ceased business. State of Florida should be contacted & situation discussed. Call me if she wants to be represented.

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Answered on 8/19/02, 12:57 pm


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