Green v. City of Wichita

Brazil, C.J.:

The City of Wichita (City) appeals from an award in a workers compensation claim.

The City argues that Alan Green’s workers compensation benefits should be reduced by the amount of benefits he receives from his retirement pension and that Green voluntarily removed himself from the labor market.

We affirm.

In November 1993, Green, a 40-year-old firefighter, injured his back moving some emergency rescue equipment. In February 1994, he reinjured his back and underwent surgery for a herniated disc. He returned to work in August 1994 for light duty subject to work restrictions. Upon…