Court Clarifies Comp Offset for Retired Public Safety Employees

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that a public safety officer’s weekly salary dictates the combined amount he can receive in workers’ compensation and retirement benefits. Case: Harford County v. Mitchell, No. 3456, 04/02/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Gary Mitchell was a deputy sheriff for Harford County. He developed cardiovascular disease in 2005 and received an award of temporary total disability benefits. His average weekly wage was $1,196.69. Mitchell retired in July 2015 and began receiving $790.48 per week in retirement benefits from ...