City Appeals Workers' Compensation Award to Deceased Police Officer's Family
By Sophia Brink
Published on January 18, 2008
According to the appeal, the BWC erroneously awarded benefits to Officer Bradley Scott. The city claims that Scott was not performing police duties at the time of the crash.
On Aug. 27, 2004, Scott collided with a car and was thrown from his motorcycle. The driver of the other vehicle, Shawn Stevens, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and was ordered to pay damages to Scott's family.
At the time of the accident, Scott was performing work for the police union. Officers of the union are considered to be on duty while performing work for the union, according to a contract between the city and the union.
The BWC awarded Scott's family approximately $250,000. The city exercised its right to appeal, challenging the BWC's decision several times. To date, it has lost each appeal.
Neither Scott's family nor Elyria police Chief Michael Medders could be reached for comment.
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