Serge v. City of Scranton

Opinion by

Senior Judge Narick,

This is an appeal by Michael Serge (Appellant)1 from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lack*490awanna County granting the City of Scranton’s (City) motion for summary judgment. We reverse.

The facts are not in dispute. Appellant is a police officer employed by the City of Scranton, a second class city. On or about April 28, 1983, Appellant was injured during the course of duty while attempting to effectuate an arrest. As a result of this injury, Appellant was unable to return to work until April 29, 1985. The City paid Appellant his full salary and benefits for…