Jefferson County Public Schools v. Sago

Opinion by

Judge DUBOFSKY.

The sole issue in this workmen’s compensation case is whether the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) erred in applying the statutory offset required under § 8-51-101(l)(d)(I), C.R.S. (1988 Cum. Supp.) in determining the respective liabilities of Jefferson County Public Schools (employer) and the Subsequent Injury Fund (SIF). We affirm.

The claimant, George Sago, was rendered permanently and totally disabled from the combined effect of two industrial injuries to his back. The Administrative Law Judge (AU) apportioned one-third of the liability for claimant’s total…