Stanley Structures v. Scribner

Claimant, Chester Scribner (Scribner), appeals from a judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court issued on September 16, 1991, which ruled in favor of the insurer (Aetna). The order entitled Aetna to recoup lump sum advances and social security overpayment by reducing Scribner’s weekly workers’ compensation benefits. Further, Scribner was not entitled to an additional lump sum advance. We affirm.

On May 16,1979, Scribner suffered an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. Scribner was injured when the 650 pound wheelbarrow he was pushing tipped over, resulting in torn…