Kelly v. City of Detroit

Plaintiff in this case is the widow of John F. Kelly who joined the police department of the city of Detroit in September, 1929. In 1934 he sustained an injury to his leg which later became infected and apparently caused him trouble throughout the balance of his life. It is claimed that the injury was received in the course of performance of duties as a police officer. In 1939 it was discovered that officer Kelly had diabetes which, although treat ed, was not properly controlled and contributed to Ms poor physical condition. In 1944 he developed tuberculosis and became a patient in Detroit…