Sheils v. City of Wilkes-Barre (In Re Cole)

OPINION

JOHN J. THOMAS, Bankruptcy Judge.

Procedurally, the instant matter is before the Court on an Objection by the Trustee to the Proof of Claim of the City of Wilkes-Barre (“City”). The facts underlying the instant objection are well-known to the parties and will be briefly set forth herein. Prior to the filing of the bankruptcy and in the course of his employment, the Debtor, as a police officer for the City, was injured in an automobile accident. The City, which was obligated to make payments to the Debtor under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act, 58 Pa.C.S.A. § 637 et…