Firefighter's Entitlement to Benefits After Heart Attack Not Affected by Prior Part-Time Status

The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a firefighter who went from part-time to full-time status before undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery was entitled to benefits for his heart condition. Case: Clark v. Town of Waterford, No. AC 44170, 07/27/2021, published. Facts: The Town of Waterford hired Christopher Clark as a part-time firefighter in 1992. Prior to being hired, Clark passed a physical examination that revealed no evidence of heart disease or hypertension. Clark’s job duties s included answering the telephone, keeping the fire station clean, responding to medical and fire...