Legal Opinion
Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Western Packers, Inc.
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided January 12, 1976No. Appeal, No. 668 C.D. 1975PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge Crumlish, Jr.,
Rabbi Jacob Sax, a professional religious slaughterer, was injured at his place of employment, Western Packers, Inc. (Appellant) on February 14, 1972, when kicked by a steer causing the fracture of the right fourth, fifth and sixth ribs. The parties entered into a compensation agreement whereby Rabbi Sax received $60.00 per week, there being no further claim for lifetime compensation.
Following the accident of February 14, Rabbi Sax underwent medical and hospital care at two different hospitals until he died three months later. The Rabbi’s widow, Sidonia Sax…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Jones v. United Iron & Metal Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1930
- Zionek v. Glen Alden Coal Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1932
- Yodis v. Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1921
- Euker v. Welsbach Street Lighting Co. of AmericaSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1942
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3Cited by5 opinions
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