Carmody v. Retirement Board of Fireman's Annuity & Benefit Fund

The defendant, the Retirement Board of the Fireman’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (the Board), granted the application of the plaintiff, Thomas R. Carmody, for occupational disease disability benefits and awarded him benefits at the rate of $1,879.25 per month. The plaintiff sought administrative review in the circuit court, arguing that he was actually entitled to benefits at the rate of $2,792.40 per month. The circuit court reversed the decision of the Board, ordering it to pay the plaintiff the greater benefit amount. The Board now appeals.

The facts of this case are undisputed. The…