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HGK Semi-Landmark AlertCategory of alert: New case affords important refresher course   Subject: Independent contractor injury during argued “construction industry” activity: statutory employee or not?The devil is in the details. Cabrera v. Kablelink Communications, LLC, 1D20-736, 2021 WL 4592086 (Fla. 1st DCA Oct. 6, 2021) [was to become final 10/21/21 but Claimant filed motion for …

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Opinion published: one of two pending appeals stemming from the same catastrophic injury claim, this one dealing with extraordinary procedure Claimant invoked toward obtaining alternative appellate relief. This case – and the Court’s opinion – is mainly about tactics and procedure. SALATIEL VELAZQUEZ HERNANDEZ, Petitioner, v. J. STERLING QUALITY ROOFING, INC., d/b/a STERLING ROOFING/SUMMIT, Respondent. …

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