Strawbridge & Clothier v. Campbell

In this workmen’s compensation ease, the question is whether, in defense to a petition for disability benefits, an employer must establish alternative theories of causation for an accident, or whether it is sufficient for the employer merely to present evidence rebutting the claimant’s allegation that the injury is work-related. We find that an employer defending against such a petition need not raise and prove alternative theories of causation in order to prevail.

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The claimant, Robert Campbell, was employed in the Housekeeping Department of the Strawbridge & Clothier department store. In May…