Williams v. Aaron Richman & Sons

Dissenting Opinion by

Hoffman, J.:

This case arises out of a claim for benefits filed under The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act for disability resulting from lead poisoning.

Hearings in this matter were first held on July 14 and September 8, 1965 before the referee who denied the claim. At that hearing, Dr. George Ehrlich testified on behalf of claimant and a Dr. Brieger testified on behalf of the company.

The referee accepted the testimony of Dr. Brieger and dismissed the claim. On appeal, the Workmen’s Compensation Board held that the referee erred in accepting the testimony of Dr.…