Lettrich v. Allegheny Steel Co.

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

On February 27, 1934, claimant, while in the employ of defendant, suffered a stroke of apoplexy which paralyzed his entire left side and totally disabled him. At about the time he suffered the stroke — either immediately before or immediately after — he choked on a piece of apple which he was eating. There was conflicting evidence as to whether he fell and struck his head on a post or beam; he testified that he did; perhaps the weight of the evidence indicated he did not. For nearly eight and a half years the compensation authorities and the court below have toiled…