Dillon v. City of MacEdonia

This cause came on before this court upon the appeal from the order of the trial court affirming the decision of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction. We reverse and remand.

On March 18, 1985, the Mayor of the city of Macedonia appointed David A. Dillon, appellant herein, to the rank of Sergeant of the Macedonia Police Department effective March 17, 1985. On July 15, 1985, while off duty, Dillon was involved in a motorcycle accident which resulted in severe injury to his knee. The injuries and rehabilitation period were such that Dillon was not…