Gronski v. Jeddo-Highland Coal Co.

Per Curiam,

The sole question involved in this appeal is: Who shall pay the compensation to which claimant admittedly is entitled? In our opinion the case is ruled squarely by Karoly v. Jeddo-Highland Coal Co., 166 Pa. Superior Ct. 571, 73 A. 2d 214. The controlling question in both cases is the same, to wit: When does liability become fixed? In the Karoly case, speaking through Reno, J., we said unequivocally (p. 573): “The employe’s last exposure to the occupational hazard imposes liability and his right to compensation is complete when total disability occurs.” (Emphasis added.) It follows…