Pettinella v. City of Worcester

The report, as amplified, shows that the plaintiff, a police officer, in the service of the City of Worcester sustained serious injuries on September 25, 1964 when the motor vehicle he was operating collided with a tree. He was driving from his home to the Superior Court where he was to appear as a witness for the Commonwealth. In this action he seeks recovery of payments he alleges to be due him under the provisions of G-.L. c. 41, § 111F which provides that a police officer or fire fighter shall be granted leave without loss of pay when “incapacitated for duty because of injury sustained in…