Lopatic v. Swatara Township

PALLADINO, Judge.

Raymond E. Lopatic (Appellant) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County (trial court) quashing Appellant’s petition for review of Swatara Township’s (Township) decision which terminated Appellant’s Heart and Lung Act1 (HLA) benefits.

Appellant was employed as a police officer by the Township. On November 21, 1986, Appellant was injured while responding to a police call. Appellant’s injury prevented him from performing his duties as a police officer since the date of his injury.

At the request of the Township, Appellant was examined by Dr. William B.…