Peach v. Commonwealth

The issue presented is whether the proceeds of a so-called “lump sum settlement” under the Workmen’s Compensation Law constitute “payments received .. .as a result of injury .. .(b) under insurance programs” so as to defeat the plaintiff s claim for compensation as a victim of crime.

This case was tried on the basis of a statement of agreed facts.1

Drawing upon the succinct summary of the facts in the Report, and in the statement of agreed facts incorporated therein, it appears that the plaintiff was seriously injured as a result of rape occuring in the course of her employment. Her medical…