Legal Opinion
Port Authority v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 24, 1982No. Appeal, No. 1823 C.D. 1981PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge Rogers,
The Port Authority of Allegheny County (employer) seeks review of a determination of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, affirming the decision of a referee, that William F. Stevens, one of the employer’s bus drivers, is eligible for approximately four weeks of compensation benefits related to a fracture of his left ankle.
The only issue is whether the claimant’s disability arose in the course of and was related to his employment within the meaning of Section 301(c) of the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act.1 This issue is one of law based on the well-supported…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Borough of Plum & Bituminous Casualty Corp.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
- Aluminum Co. of America v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
- Giebel v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
- Maher v. Hallmark Cards, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1966
- Combs v. Cole Brothers Circus, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1949
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3Cited by29 opinions
- Investors Diversified Services & Travelers Insurance v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Howar) (Hoar)Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
- Kolson v. District of Columbia Department of Employment ServicesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1997
- Lenzner Coach Lines v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1993
- Ruth Family Medical Center v. Workers' Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1998
- Oakes v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
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