In re Medlicott

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This claim is before the Court by reason of the death of Robert G. Medlicott, Sr., a deputy chief with the City of Berwyn Fire Department. The decedent’s widow, Roberta J. Medlicott, seeks compensation pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act (820 ILCS 315/1-4) (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”). On May 10, 1993, the Court remanded this case to the Commissioner to hold a hearing to determine whether Deputy Chief Medlicott had been “killed in the line of duty” as defined by the Act. The report indicated that Claimant had met the other…