Rodgers v. Broadbents Spray Rentals

SURRICK, J.,

This case is an action in trespass, brought by Charles Rodgers against Broadbents Spray Rentals, alleging that defendant is hable to plaintiff for an injury which he sustained as a result of the malfunction of a certain diesel water pump. Defendant, in its answer and new matter, alleged that plaintiff was an employee of defendant and was, at all relevant times, acting within the scope of his employment. Defendant also alleged that it tendered Workmen’s Compensation benefits to plaintiff, that plaintiff accepted these benefits and that the Workmen’s Compensation Act was plaintiff’s…