Sporio v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

NIGRO, Justice.

The claim petitions of Appellant Madeline Sporio and her deceased husband Lawrence Sporio were denied under the Workers’ Compensation Act, 77 P.S. § 411(2)(1992), based upon a finding that the claims did not satisfy the Act’s disability and disease manifestation requirements. For the reasons discussed below, we find that Appellant is entitled to benefits and thus, we reverse.

Lawrence Sporio worked as a bricklayer for approximately twenty-five years. On June 17, 1988, he filed claim petitions against several employers, including Appellee Songer Construction, and alleged…