Dillon v. Seattle Police Pension Board

Timothy Dillon appeals the Superior Court’s order affirming the Seattle Police Pension Board decision that his mental disability was not "incurred in the line of duty.” Dillon argues the Superior Court erred when it affirmed the Board’s decision because the Board incorrectly applied the law and its decision was not supported by substantial evidence. We agree the Board’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence and reverse.

Dillon was a police officer with the Seattle Police Department. While off duty in 1985, he shot himself in the hand while cleaning his gun. As a result of his…