McKnight v. City of Warwick Board of Public Safety, 98-251 (2001)

DECISION

Plaintiff, Walter McKnight, appeals the March 10, 1998 decision of the City of Warwick Board of Public Safety ("Board") denying Plaintiff's petition for a service disability pension. Jurisdiction is pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-15.

Facts/Travel

Plaintiff, Walter McKnight, a twenty-nine year veteran of the City of Warwick Police Department, resigned from the Police Department on January 4, 1991. Three days later, on January 7, 1991, Plaintiff submitted a request to the Board for a disability pension. (Board's April 20, 1998 decision at 1-2).

Plaintiff's extensive medical history is…