City of Philadelphia v. Waiters

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

Clifford O. Waiters (claimant-appellee), a former policeman for the City of Philadelphia (appellant), was injured on August 6, 1969, when he fell while running to assist a fellow officer making an arrest.1 He sustained injuries to his neck, right arm and knees as a result of this accident.

Claimant-appellee’s case has been before the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission (Commission) twice. Shortly after the accident in question, claimant-appel*612lee was directed to return to duty. He filed an appeal to the Commission alleging that he was still temporarily disabled and…