FERNANDEZ v. BLUE SKY/VENECIA FOOD CORP.

No. 1D09-4112.

40 So.3d 779 (2010)

Mercedes Campo FERNANDEZ, Appellant, v. BLUE SKY/VENECIA FOOD CORP. and Aequicap Claims Services, Appellees.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.

June 22, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kimberly A. Hill of Kimberly A. Hill, P.L., Fort Lauderdale, for Appellant.

Kenneth B. Schwartz, West Palm Beach, for Appellees.


PER CURIAM.

Mercedes Campo Fernandez (Claimant) appeals an order of the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) dismissing with prejudice all petitions and claims for benefits following her refusal to answer certain questions during her deposition related to her immigration status by invoking the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. We conclude the JCC abused his discretion in dismissing with prejudice all petitions and claims for benefits and reverse...

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