Ashley v. Donohue

DECISION

The Plaintiffs, certain Warwick pension recipients, request a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief regarding a reduction in benefits they were receiving. In 1995, the City of Warwick reduced the pension benefits paid. The Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Declaratory Judgment. The Defendants, City of Warwick and officials thereof (hereinafter collectively "the City"), filed a Cross-Motion for Declaratory Judgment and for Summary Judgment. For the following reasons, the Court awards Plaintiffs declaratory relief.

Facts

Plaintiffs are retired Deputy Chiefs and widows of retired Deputy…