Bowers v. Firefighters' Retirement System

VICTORY, J. *

LWe granted this writ application to determine if the lower courts properly interpreted the laws governing disability benefits for firefighters in determining that the plaintiff in this case, Sherron Bowers (“Bowers”), was only entitled to non-job related disability benefits under La. R.S. ll:2258(B)(l)(d). After reviewing the record and the applicable law, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeal and hold that Bowers is entitled to job related disability benefits under La. R.S. ll:2258(B)(l)(c).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The facts underlying this case are not in dispute.…