Dunlap v. City of Atlanta

Thompson, Justice.

In this direct appeal from the superior court’s review of a disputed pension issue, we must decide whether appellant should have followed the requisite procedures for discretionary review. We answer this question affirmatively and dismiss the appeal.

Appellant Joe Dunlap worked for the City of Atlanta Public Works Department from 1967 until 1985 when he was injured on the job. Dunlap was awarded workers’ compensation benefits, a portion of which was to be paid directly to his attorney as attorney fees. Upon his subsequent retirement, Dunlap was also awarded in-line-of-duty…