L&I Says Claimant Operated Bar While Collecting Comp and Social Security Benefits

A Washington man will be arraigned today on charges that he operated a bar while collecting both workers’ compensation and Social Security benefits, the Department of Labor & Industries said Friday. Dennis J. Bennett, 63, of Veradale, is charged with two counts of felony first-degree theft. He is scheduled to appear in Spokane County Superior Court today. L&I said Bennett operated a Spokane Valley business, the Cum Inn Bar & Grill, while telling officials with the department the Social Security Administration that he was too disabled to work. He is accused of wrongfully...