State Accident Insurance Fund Corp. v. Harris

Claimant appeals from a district court order which allowed SAIF to recover funds paid to claimant as a result of a workers’ compensation permanent partial disability award. After claimant received payment of the award, the award was reversed by the Board. Claimant argues that the district court has no jurisdiction in cases regarding overpayment of workers’ compensation benefits. We agree and vacate the order.

Claimant suffered an injury to his back while working for an employer insured by SAIF. He filed a claim and was awarded $2,720 for permanent partial disability on May 1, 1980. After SAIF…