Kandra v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Michael Kandra (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing a decision of a referee and denying Claimant benefits under Section 301(c) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act).1

On August 24,1990, Claimant, a “dock worker,” filed a claim petition against Hills Department Store (Employer) alleging that he was attacked by a third party on Employer’s premises while acting within the scope of his employment on June 28, 1990. On September 20, 1990, Employer filed an answer denying the petition. After a hearing at which only…