Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Del Vecchio

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

This is the appeal of an employer and its insurance carrier from the decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board directing them to reimburse a claimant for costs and attorney fees spent in obtaining a recovery against a third party of money to which the appellants were subrogated. We affirm the decision of the Board.

Daniel J. McDonough was killed in a motor vehicle accident while in the course of his work for the employer. A referee awarded workmen’s compensation death benefits to his widow in the amount of $94.00 per week. The award was not appealed.

Mr.…