Legal Opinion
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided December 21, 1994PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McGINLEY, Judge.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) petitions for the review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed a referee’s decision granting Richard Tanner’s (Claimant) claim petition and awarding compensation benefits and medical expenses. We agree with the Board.
On July 12, 1990, Claimant filed a claim petition against Employer alleging that he sustained an injury in the scope of his employment with PennDot. PennDot filed a timely answer denying liability. Hearings were held and testimony taken on May 7, 1991 and June 20, 1991.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Bethenergy Mines, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
- Smith v. Board of Probation & ParoleSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
- Hewitt v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
- COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP. v. SmithCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
- Borough of Media v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
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