New York Court of Appeals December 2, 2003 (MATTER OF THEROUX v. Reilly)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Read, J.

At issue in this appeal is whether eligibility for benefits under General Municipal Law § 207-c is contingent upon the municipal employee’s demonstrating an injury sustained in the performance of special work related to the heightened risks and duties inherent in law enforcement. We conclude that section 207-c does not require such a “heightened risk” standard.

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