Firefighter’s Injury Claim Not Barred By ‘Going And Coming’ Rule
Thaddus Roberts, a firefighter for Montgomery County, Maryland, was working in a light-duty position with the Fire Department, due to problems associated with a work-related back injury. Roberts was assigned to Fire Department Headquarters, located in Rockville, as opposed to his regular duty station, which was Fire Station 19. While on light duty, Roberts worked four ten-hour shifts per week, starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m….