No Duty Disability Retirement Benefits for Firefighter Who Was Sexually Assaulted

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that a firefighter was entitled to a disability retirement because of mental injuries from a sexual assault by her colleagues, but her injuries did not qualify as duty-related. Case: McCrea v. District of Columbia Police and Firefighters’ Retirement and Relief Board, No. 15-AA-597, 01/03/2019, published. Facts: Nicole R. McCrea worked for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for 15 years. She claimed that in May 2013, three male coworkers fondled her while she was sleeping at the firehouse. McCrea claim...