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October 6, 2008

Duty Disability Lawsuit

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Pension Lawsuit
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Pension System
On May 13, 2008 the City of Detroit, The Detroit Police and Fire Pension Board and the active unions entered into an agreement that afforded benefits to the City in the amount of $75,000,000 and increased retirement and sick time benefits for active members of the pension system. This was accomplished by allowing the City to forego making full pension contributions ($25,000,000 per year for 3 years). The retired members of the pension system were given no consideration during these negotiations.

On June 26, 2008 we filled a lawsuit, in Wayne County Circuit Court, against The City, The Pension Board and the active Unions, asking that this backroom deal be nullified and The City be required to make their full pension contributions. Our Attorney, Michael Stefani advised us the lawsuit has been assigned to Judge William J. Giovan's Courtroom.



Lawsuit Heard by Judge MacDonald:
The lawsuit heard by Judge MacDonald regarding over payment of premiums for Delta Dental and U S Health for an 8 month period from July 2005 to February 2006 has been settled and some our members will be receiving refunds. Refund amounts will very, the average will be around $100.

This lawsuit is not connected to the lawsuit being heard in Judge Torres Court.


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