Miller v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge McGINLEY.

Rochelle Miller (Widow), the wife of Bennet Miller, the deceased Claimant,1 petitions for review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) to deny her petition to enforce a Compromise and Release Agreement (C & R Agreement).

On June 15, 1989, Claimant sustained a right ankle injury working at Electrolux (Employer).

On January 16, 2004, Employer offered to settle the claim for $25,000 for a full compromise and release.

By letter dated March 24, 2004, Claimant’s attorney accepted…