Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Police officer injured off-duty while maintaining job fitness

I am a municipal police officer. I recently sprained my ankle while playing basketball. I think this injury should be covered through worker's compensation because one of my job requirements is that I take a physical fitness test twice yearly that requires me to run a mile and a half within a certain time frame. I find that the best way for me to maintain adequate physical fitness for my job is to play basketball on a regular basis.


Asked on 8/03/02, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

Re: Police officer injured off-duty while maintaining job fitness

You probably will not be able to claim this as a WC injury, as it does not arise out of your employment. However, if you were told that you had to play basketball in order to keep your job, then WC might apply. There are many ways to keep in shape. Know what I mean?

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Answered on 8/06/02, 10:18 pm


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