Uniformed Firefighters Association v. Augustus A. Beekman

The question in these cases is whether section 207-k of the General Municipal Law, often called the "heart bill", establishes a presumption that a disabling or fatal heart condition suffered by a New York City policeman or fireman was accidentally sustained as a result of his employment which, if not rebutted by contrary proof, entitles the employee or his family to accidental, line-of-duty pension or death benefits.