Angela Allen
A Captain in the Peoria Fire department was injured while fighting a fire in Peoria, Illinois. Due to her injuries, she was unable to return to work as a Firefighter for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly, as Allen’s attorney, filed for On Line Duty Disability Pension Benefits. The City of Peoria intervened in the Pension Application Process and defended against the claims of Angela Allen. A full hearing occurred, and Angela was awarded her on line duty benefits under the Pension Act. The City of Peoria appealed the award all the way to the Appellate Court. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the Firefighter Pension Board. Finding that Angela Allen, with the guidance and help of attorney Stephen P. Kelly, established her entitlement to the disability benefits. Angela Allen will also be entitled to her PSEBA benefits as a result of this victory. Angela Allen will also expect to receive her benefits under the Illinois Workers Compensation Benefits.
