Court Revives Officer's 'Assault Pay' Claim for Alleged Injuries

The Appeals Court of Massachusetts revived a court officer’s claim for “assault pay” for injuries he allegedly sustained while transporting and maintaining custody over prisoners. Case: Howard v. Massachusetts Trial Court, No. 23-P-495, 03/14/2024, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: William Howard worked as a court officer for the Massachusetts Trial Court. He allegedly suffered multiple and recurrent injuries to his hands and wrists from the physical and/or violent acts of prisoners in his custody. In 2022, Howard filed a complaint seeking "assault pay&q...