Disabled Firefighter's Comp Recovery Must Be Offset From Post-Retirement Benefits

A New York appellate court ruled that a disabled firefighter was entitled to post-retirement supplemental benefits, but the amount of his award had to be reduced to account for the workers' compensation benefits he received before he retired. Case: Matter of McKay v. Village of Endicott, No. 519116, 03/24/2016, published. Facts: Joseph McKay worked for the Village of Endicott as a firefighter. He injured his back while at work in 2008, and he stopped working because of his injury in 2009. McKay received workers' compensation and disability benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law ...