New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Denise M. Theroux, Appellants v. Edward Reilly, as Nassau County Sheriff…
December 2, 20031 N.Y.3d 232
Summary
The Court held that General Municipal Law § 207-c does not require a "heightened risk" standard for eligibility; a municipal employee need only show a direct causal relationship between his duties and the injury. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division orders denying benefits.