Receipt of Comp Didn't Establish Entitlement to Additional Benefits

A New York appellate court ruled that a police officer’s establishing entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits does not automatically entitle her to benefits under the General Municipal Law. Case: Matter of Lavin v. Incorporated Village of Muttontown, No. 2017-04604, 10/17/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Jennifer Lavin worked as a police officer for the Incorporated Village of Muttontown. She suffered injuries in November 2015 while trying to subdue an emotionally disturbed person. Lavin received workers’ compensation benefits. She also applied for...