Injured Cop Presents Adequate Evidence for Jury to Decide Damages

The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that an injured police officer presented sufficient evidence to allow a jury to decide his claims for past and future economic damages. Erik Salisbury began working as a police officer for Seattle in 1985 when he was 21. Over more than 30 years with the department, Salisbury was eventually assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit. He worked a 24-hour "firefighter" shift and said it was “a fun job” allowing him to become certified as a scuba diver and drive a variety of boats. He also said he enjoyed the camaraderie among pol...