Public Safety Employee Benefits Act Didn't Apply to Injured Paramedic

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that an injured paramedic was not entitled to coverage under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Case: Mitchell v. Village of Barrington, No. 12 CH 34218, 11/23/2016, published. Facts: Jodie Mitchell worked for the Village of Barrington as a paramedic. She injured her back in January 2007 when she slipped on a patch of ice. Mitchell continued to work until April 2007, then she went on a medical leave of absence. The village terminated her in January 2008 after determining it was unlikely she'd be able to return to work in the foreseeable future. ...