Horsley v. Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement

OPINION

McDermott, justice.

Appellant appeals from the Commonwealth Court’s affirmance of the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. That order upheld the decision of the Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, which suspended the retirement benefits of her husband, Benjamin Horsley, Jr., pursuant to Section 217 of the Municipal Retirement System Ordinance 1 of the City of Philadelphia.

The underlying facts of this controversy are not in dispute.

Appellant’s husband was employed in various positions with the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections for nearly…