Metz v. Quakertown Stove Works

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

These two claims arose under the Occupational Disease Compensation Act of June 21, 1989, P. L. 566, as amended by Act of June 12, 194-1, P. L. 125, effective on its passage.

The first claim (No. 90,808) was filed by the employee, Morris Metz, on December 17, 1941, and set forth that he became totally disabled on 'September 27, 1941, as a result of silicosis. The second (No. 92,602) was filed by his widow, Annie L. M. Metz, and averred that her husband died on January 10, 1942, as a result of silicosis. The claims were heard together after the employee’s death. The…