Hurricane v. Public Employees' Retirement Ass'n

PIERCE, Judge.

The Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), appeals the districtcourt order requiring PERA to accept the application of “Al” Hurricane (Hurricane) for disability retirement benefits under § 24-51-115, C.R.S. (1982 Repl.Yol.10). We affirm.

Hurricane began his state employment and membership in PERA on December 20, 1971. Although Hurricane was terminated October 20, 1974, he was reinstated to his former position with back pay effective the following day. His employment continued thereafter until he took a leave of absence beginning November 4, 1976. He was then terminated…