WorkCompCentral – Workers' Compensation Education, Courses, News and Information
(805) 484-0333
News Articles
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Baltimore Settles Death Benefits Three Years After Officer Was Shot
- State: Maryland
- Topic: SOUTH
- - 1990 views
- - Average time spent on item: 9 minutes
- - Popular with: Legal
- - 0 shares
The City of Baltimore has agreed to pay survivor benefits for the death of a police officer, ending three years of questions about whether the shooting was a homicide or suicide.
The Baltimore Sun reported that after Det. Sean Suiter was shot in 2017, his family filed for workers' compensation line-of-duty benefits. But settlement was delayed after investigators suggested Suiter may have taken his own life.
The officer was scheduled to testify to a grand jury the day after the shooting, in an investigation into evidence planting.
Suiter was on duty with another officer when the shooting happened, the newspaper reported. The second officer said the two separated and Suiter ran into a vacant lot. Multiple shots were heard and Suiter was found with a gunshot wound to his head, his police pistol beneath his body. Investigators later said the fatal shot came from Suiter's gun.
An initial inquiry ruled the death a homicide, but no arrests were made.
“It was found to be a homicide, and that conclusion three years later has never changed, and yet the benefits have never been paid,” said Charles Schultz, an attorney for Suiter's widow.
The city also raised questions about the statute of limitations on the claim. In the end, a settlement came after a hearing on the case was canceled last week. The terms were not disclosed.
“On balance, after a lot of thought, a lot of consideration, us asking ourselves what’s the right thing to do here, all things considered, we opted to settle,” city Solicitor Dana Moore said.
The police investigation into the death remains open.
Today’s News
- Texas - Court Blocks DWC's Work Search Rules for Supplemental Benefits Top 12/04/20
- Calif. - DWC Will Offer Data to Help Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Director Says Top 12/04/20
- D.C. - Federal Appellate Court Tosses Worker's Civil Suit for Assault by Co-Employee SOUTH 12/04/20
- Ohio - Worker Gets Award for Eye Conditions Caused by Food Poisoning NORTH 12/04/20
- Calif. - Court Upholds Worker's Insurance Fraud Conviction, Sentence WEST 12/04/20
- Fla. - City Reviews Drug Policy, Accepts Injured Firefighter's Comp Claim and Attorney Fees SOUTH 12/04/20
- Calif. - WCIRB Actuarial Committee Meeting Tuesday WEST 12/04/20
- Ore. - WCD Updates Informational Brochure WEST 12/04/20
- Calif. - WCRI: Reforms Made Medical Payments Typical of Other States WEST 12/04/20
- Fla. - Top Officials Hail State's 6.6% Rate Decrease SOUTH 12/04/20
- Calif. - State's Audit Results Identify Leading Options for Businesses, Agents and Risk Managers WEST 12/04/20
Now Trending
- Workers' Compensation News
-
Calif. Applicant's
Psychological Distress from Denial
of Job Did Not Constitute…
1130 views
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
-
Calif. Attorney
for Workers Who Survived San
Bernardino Attack Laments Lack of…
979 views
Posted on Dec 1, 2020Ron Perelman says: “She is 100% correct,but I doubt if will change. If you chose…”
-
Calif. Emergency
COVID Workplace Protection Rules
Take…
889 views
Posted on Dec 2, 2020
-
Calif. Workers'
Comp Could See More COVID-19
Regulations in 2021, Experts…
863 views
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
-
Calif. Risk
Management Company, Defense Firm to
Co-Host Webinar on AB…
767 views
Posted on Dec 2, 2020
-
Calif. Prosecutors
Charge Labor Contractor With
Insurance…
659 views
Posted on Dec 1, 2020
-
Vt. Department
Warns Injured Workers about Email
Phishing…
535 views
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
-
Ntl. WCRI Webinar
Exploring Timing of PT for Low Back…
416 views
Posted on Nov 30, 2020
-
Conn. Man Charged
With Double Dipping After Complaint
From Crime…
358 views
Posted on Dec 1, 2020
-
Ntl. WCRI
Estimates Workers Covered by
Presumptions in Five…
333 views
Posted on Dec 2, 2020
Featured Video
Jobs
Upcoming Events
Dec 8, 2020
Free Webinar: Intro to Traumat
Overview: Join us for our webinar sponsored by Carisk Partners where they will provide an educatio …
Dec 10, 2020
Free Webinar: COVID-19 Effect:
Overview: Join us as we revisit the COVID-19 experience once more before the year ends with a glim …
Dec 16, 2020
Burns & White Webinar: What’s
Date: Wednesday, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Courtney C. Brennan, Esq. Register: Click …
Social Media Links
News and Education
Camarillo, CA 93012
No Comments
Log in to post a comment