Stahl v. Ramsey Construction Co.

Claimant, Jerry Stahl, appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court granting summary judgment to State Compensation Mutual Insurance Fund (State Fund). We affirm.

The issues are:

1. Is State Fund entitled to offset auxiliary social security disability benefits paid to Mr. Stahl’s minor child when the benefits are paid directly to the minor child’s mother?

2. Is State Fund entitled to offset a portion of Mr. Stahl’s retroactive social security disability benefits which are paid to his attorney as an authorized attorneys fee for legal services rendered in obtaining those benefits?

3.…