Pratt v. Regan

—Weiss, J.

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 (transferred to this court by order of the Supreme Court at *849Special Term, entered in Albany County) to review a determination of respondent which denied petitioner’s application for accidental disability retirement benefits.

On October 17, 1979, petitioner, employed as a fireman by the City of Rochester Fire Department, injured his left knee exiting a fire truck while responding to an emergency assistance call. He eventually required surgery and returned to light duty. On August 10, 1983, petitioner filed an application for accidental disability…