National Linen Service v. Tolliver

In this workers’ compensation case, National Linen Service, the employer, and its carrier, GAB Business Service, collectively the employer and carrier (E/C), appeal an order of the judge of compensation claims (JCC). We affirm all issues and address only whether the JCC erred in excluding attorney’s fees from the social security offset the E/C was taking from Tolliver’s permanent total disability (PTD) benefits.

In a prior order, the JCC determined that Tolliver’s lawyer was entitled to fees for services rendered to his client in obtaining PTD benefits. Because there was no basis to require…