The Issue At issue in the proceeding is whether Daniel Sicard, a minor, suffered an injury for which compensation should be awarded under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan.
Findings Of Fact As observed in the preliminary statement, neither Petitioners nor anyone on their behalf appeared at hearing, and no proof was offered to support their claim. Respondent, in light of such failure, declined the opportunity to offer any evidence. Consequently, there being no proof, it cannot be factually resolved whether Daniel Sicard, a minor, suffered a "birth-related neurological injury" as alleged in the claim for benefits.