by Rich Cruz | Oct 1, 2026
Appellate Court Reverses Duty Disability Denial Where the Decision Did Not Adequately Address Causation By: Thomas S. Radja Jr. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court’s reversal of the Dolton Police Pension Board’s denial of line‑of‑duty disability...
by Rich Cruz | Sep 30, 2026
Board’s Failure to Properly Consider Evidence and Demonstration of Bias Towards the Participant Leads to Reversal of Decision By: Thomas S. Radja Jr. The Illinois Appellate Court reversed the Marion Police Pension Board’s termination of Officer Mahan’s line-of-duty...
by Tom Radja | Sep 30, 2026
Surviving Spouse Entitled to Benefits Where Marriage Occurred While the Officer was Suspended from Duty on a Disability Pension and Not Separated or Retired By: Thomas S. Radja Jr. In the case of Buenik v. Cicero Police Pension Fund, the Illinois Appellate Court...
by Rich Cruz | Dec 17, 2025
Reemployment After Retirement: Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Second Article 3 Pension for Rehired Officer The case of Kooistra v. Sycamore Police Pension Fund was decided on November 14, 2025. This case involved an appeal by Shawn Kooistra against...
by Radja Collins Law | Dec 16, 2025
Appellate Court Dismisses A.I. Generated Appeal Brief: Officer Failed to Follow Medical Advice and Court Rules In Pletcher v. Libertyville Police Pension Fund, the Illinois Appellate Court dismissed the Plaintiff’s appeal seeking to reverse the Pension Board’s denial...
