Neals v. City of Philadelphia

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

John P. Neals (appellant), a former Lieutenant in the Philadelphia Police Department, instituted a claim under so-called Regulation 32 for disability benefits beginning January 20, 1970. Regulation 32 was adopted by the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission (Commission) to provide benefits for disabled uniform *647and non-uniformed employees, and, upon adoption, it superseded contrary statewide legislation; it did not, however, preclude employees from seeking workmen’s compensation benefits if they so desire.

Originally the appointing authority, the Police Commissioner,…