Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Cbumlish, Jb.,

Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Employer) appeals a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee’s grant of benefits to Erin L. F. Gray (Claimant) asserted by her parent and natural guardian, Gladys Foley.

*44Arthur L. Gray (Decedent) died while acting within the course of his employment on May 23, 1974. On November 22, 1974, Gladys Foley gave birth to Claimant, a posthumous illegitimate daughter of Decedent. On May 16, 1975, a fatal claim petition was filed on Claimant’s behalf by Gladys Foley, as parent and natural guardian.…