Masters v. Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems

| ¶ CARAWAY, Judge.

Jerry Masters appeals a judgment of the Office of Worker’s Compensation (OWC) granting an offset to his employer, Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems (Delphi), against the compensation benefits it was obligated to pay. At issue is whether an offset was properly determined by the OWC under La. R.S. 23:1225(0, and whether the offset issue is now moot since Masters returned to work following the judgment. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse the judgment of the tribunal below, and render judgment in favor of Masters.

Facts

Masters sustained a work-related injury in October…