Lynch v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Senior Judge Narick,

The sole issue on this appeal is whether the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) erred in de ciding that George Lynch (Claimant) was an independent contractor rather than an employee of the Connellsville Area School District (District) for the purpose of workmen’s compensation under The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act. Claimant did not appeal the dismissal of his petition filed against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). The causal relationship of the alleged injury and the amputation of Claimant’s lower right leg was not…