Legal Case Summary

Kramarski v. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park Police Pension Fund


Date Argued: Thu Apr 08 2010
Case Number: 1-09-1557
Docket Number: 3089498
Judges:Not available
Duration: 55 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

### Case Summary: Kramarski v. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park Police Pension Fund **Docket Number:** 3089498 **Court:** [Specify the court, if known, e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County] **Date:** [Specify the date of the decision, if known] **Background:** The case involves the plaintiff, [Plaintiff's full name], who is disputing decisions made by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park Police Pension Fund. The controversy revolves around [specific issues related to pension benefits, eligibility, denial of benefits, or other relevant matters]. **Facts:** 1. The plaintiff is a former police officer or beneficiary entitled to certain pension benefits under the Village of Orland Park Police Pension Fund. 2. The Board of Trustees made a decision regarding the plaintiff’s pension application or benefits, which the plaintiff alleges is incorrect or unjust. 3. [Include any relevant background facts concerning the plaintiff’s service, contributions to the pension fund, or previous decisions made by the Board.] **Legal Issues:** - Whether the Board of Trustees acted within its authority when making its determination regarding the plaintiff's pension benefits. - Whether the board's decision was consistent with applicable laws and regulations governing pension funds in [specific jurisdiction]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments:** The plaintiff contends that the Board's decision was arbitrary, lacked sufficient evidence, or did not follow proper procedures. The plaintiff seeks [e.g., reinstatement of benefits, a specific amount in monetary compensation, etc.]. - **Defendant's Arguments:** The Board of Trustees argues that it acted within its discretion and in accordance with the law. They maintain that the funds were properly managed and distributed based on [specific reasons for the decision, such as laws governing pension fund distributions or findings related to the plaintiff’s eligibility]. **Outcome:** The court [provide the outcome of the case, e.g., ruled in favor of the plaintiff, upheld the Board's decision, issued a remand, etc.]. The ruling was based on [briefly outline the rationale for the decision, mentioning any key precedents, statutes, or findings that influenced the ruling]. **Significance:** This case is significant in clarifying [explain any broader implications regarding pension fund management, the rights of beneficiaries, or the standards for review of pension fund decisions]. The court’s findings may influence future cases involving similar issues related to police pensions and the authority of trustees. ### Note: [Include any additional notes or references, such as related case law or statutes, if applicable. Specify any recommendations for further avenues of appeal or legal adjustments if relevant.] *End of Case Summary*

Kramarski v. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park Police Pension Fund


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