Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Dupes

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by Ace-Doran Hauling and Rigging Company from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which ordered Ace-Doran to pay compensation for total disability to Ronald H. Teufel. The Board reversed a referee’s decision which had held that Teufel was an employe of John F. Dupes, t/a Dupes’ Garage (hereinafter Dupes), rather than an employe of AceDoran. We hold that the Board erred and reverse.

John F. Dupes and Frances W. Dupes are the co-owners of Dupes’ Garage. Ronald H. Teufel is the son of Mrs. Dupes and the stepson of Mr. Dupes. Teufel was…