City of Riviera Beach v. Bjorklund

STONE, Judge.

The city appeals from a judgment in favor of a former employee on a claim arising out of the City Pension Board’s failure to treat the employee’s disability as service connected. The jury, by a special verdict, found that the city breached its contract with Bjorklund, and by the same conduct, was guilty of the negligent exercise of its authority by failing to follow required procedures in resolving her claim. We affirm the liability portion of the judgment but reverse as to damages.

We reject the city’s contention that only the “autonomous” board may be liable for the board’s…