Police Officer's Retirement Not Related to Prior On-Duty Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a police officer’s retirement was voluntary and not caused by his prior duty-related injuries. Case: Matter of Carroll v. Nassau County Police Department, No. CV-23-1524, 06/27/2024, published. Facts: John T. Carroll worked for the Nassau County Police Department as a police officer and union representative. He suffered injuries in March 2009 while making an arrest. Carroll underwent back surgery and returned to work in 2011 on restricted administrative duty. By the end of 2011, Carroll had resumed full-time duty and cont...