Officer's Injury while Walking to Buy Coffee Was AOE/COE

Injuries suffered by a police officer who was struck by a car while she walked from her office across the street to a coffee shop arose out of and in the course of employment, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled.Case: City of Eugene v. McDermed, A144661, 06/27/2012.Facts: Lt. Carolyn McDermed worked in the Office of Professional Standards for the Eugene Police Department. She managed her own time and periodically walked across the street from her office to purchase a cup of coffee, which she generally drank at her desk.McDermed managed her own time and was expected to be ready to perform her dut...