Retired Police Officer Gets Partial Commutation of Benefits

The Appellate Court of Connecticut upheld an administrative decision allowing a former police officer to receive a lump-sum payment of a portion of his award of permanent partial disability benefits. Case: Diaz v. City of Bridgeport, No. AC 44104, 11/09/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Victor Diaz worked for the City of Bridgeport as a police officer. When he was hired, Diaz underwent a preemployment physical examination, which did not reveal evidence of heart disease or hypertension. In 1989, Diaz was diagnosed with hypertension. In 1993, he secured an award of workers&rsquo...