Sullivan v. American Bridge Co.

Lamberton, J.,

On April 7, 1933, while in the course of his employment by defendant in the City of Philadelphia, John Sullivan received injuries from which he died the same day. Esther Sullivan presented a claim for compensation on her own behalf as widow and on behalf of her daughter by a former marriage, whom she claimed was a dependent of decedent. The claim was allowed by the referee. Defendant appealed to the Workmen’s Compensation Board, and the board affirmed the award of the referee, making supplemental findings of fact. Defendant has appealed to this court. The only question at issue…