City of Denver v. Phillips

Opinion by

Mr. Justice McWilliams.

This is a “heart” case and the two separate writs of error relate to an award of the Industrial Commission arising out of the claim of a Denver policeman for workmen’s compensation benefits.

Douglas L. Phillips, hereinafter referred to as the employee, suffered a heart attack while on duty as a member of the Denver Police Department on December 16, 1958. He was shortly thereafter taken to the hospital and he remained off work for approximately four weeks. The employee then returned to his employment on a part-time basis for about two weeks, at which time…