Modica v. Sheriff of Suffolk County, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-079-17)
Correction officer's stress-induced heart palpitations from breaking up inmate fights do not constitute "bodily injury" entitling him to statutory supplemental compensation.
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Bishay, et al. v. Clerk of the Superior Court on Norfolk County (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-018-17)
Mandamus petition seeking entry of settlement judgment denied where petitioners failed to demonstrate inadequacy of alternative remedies and noncompliance with appellate procedures.
Skandha v. Clerk of the Superior Court for Civil Business in Suffolk County (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-168-15)
Mandamus petition denied where litigant failed to pursue alternative remedies before seeking extraordinary relief. Clerk acted improperly by rejecting motions without docketing them.
Flaherty v. Sheriff of Suffolk County, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-023-15)
Correction officer entitled to assault pay throughout workers' compensation period, even after retirement. Three-year statute of limitations bars only payments more than three years before suit.
Commissioners of the Bristol County Mosquito Control District v. State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board, et al. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-184-13)
Whether a local mosquito control project has sole authority to set employee compensation rates subject to state agency budgetary oversight.
Sheriff of Suffolk County v. Jail Officers and Employees of Suffolk County (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-109-13)
Discharged jail officer entitled to full back pay despite unemployment period; sheriff waived mitigation defense by raising it years after arbitration award; sovereign immunity bars post-judgment interest.