Truck Driver's Comp Benefits Were Subject to Offset Based on His Social Security Income

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that an injured truck driver's workers' compensation benefits were properly subjected to an offset in the amount of his old-age Social Security benefits. Case: Farley v. Above Par Transportation, No. 110,507, 09/05/2014, published. Facts: Shelby Farley suffered work-related injuries while working for Above Par Transportation as an over-the-road truck driver. Farley had been 64 when he took the job in October 2009, and he was receiving old-age Social Security benefits at the time he was injured. He had worked continuously for the 15 years prior...