Phalin v. McHenry County Sheriff’s Department

381 Ill.App.3d 185, 886 N.E.2d 448, 319 Ill. Dec. 685 (2nd dist. 2008)

Words & Phrases

Life And Disability Insurance: Total Disability

Trial Judge

McIntyre

Appellate Judge

Byrne

Holding

Where a corrections officer sustains injury in the line of duty, and such injury is a cause of a disability that precludes the corrections officer from working, the injury is “catastrophic” and entitles the officer to benefits under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act.

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