City of Evansville v. BYERS

Appellee, Byers was injured by appellee Scheirman’s alleged negligent operation of her automobile while Byers was on duty as a police officer for the City of Evansville. Byers filed suit in Vanderburgh County Superior Court against Seheirman for damages because of personal injuries sustained. Subsequently, appellant, the City of Evansville, filed a verified petition to intervene as a party defendant. The petition in essence alleges that Evansville has a statutory duty to pay medical expenses and wages of the police officer as a result of an injury sustained while on duty» and that the…