Palmeri v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Williams,

Fiore R. Paimeri was injured while performing his duties as a Pennsylvania State Police officer on February 24, 1978. As a result of this injury, which affected his back and right knee, Paimeri was incapacitated to continue his regular duties on the force. The disability was deemed “temporary”, and accordingly, he was determined eligible under the “Heart and Lung Act” (Act)1 to continue to receive his full salary and benefits until his temporary disability ceased. Paimeri remained out of work due to the injury and continued to receive his full salary until July 16,…