MATTER OF WALKER v. REGAN


97 A.D.2d 878 (1983)

In the Matter of John Walker, Petitioner, v. Edward V. Regan, as Comptroller of The State of New York, et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

November 17, 1983


Petitioner testified that he was playing basketball in a gym at the center while off duty when word was received that a patient was escaping. Petitioner attempted to assist another officer in subduing the patient. He threw a cross body block at the patient. Both petitioner and the patient hit the sidewalk and petitioner's leg hit something. He then felt pain in his leg. A blood clot later developed in the lower femoral artery and petitioner's leg was amputated above the knee...

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