State Ex Rel. Ruthenberg v. Annuity & Pension Board of City of Milwaukee

On February 5, 1974, Ruthenberg, a patrolman for the City of Milwaukee Police Department, applied for a duty disability retirement allowance 1 pursuant to Milwaukee Charter Ordinance section 36.05(3). In making this application Ruthenberg relied on three work-related injuries. On February 5, 1972, he injured his back when he slipped on an icy sidewalk while carrying a stretcher. On December 1, 1972, he experienced pain in his back and right arm while shoveling snow at the police station. On June 7, 1973, he was treated for elbow pain which he believed was due to his frequent use of the…