Mencher v. Commonwealth

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Judge Rogers,

We are required in this workmen’s compensation case to review the conclusion of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board that Jones & Langhlin Steel Corporation, a self-insured employer, had a reasonable basis for contesting the claim of Steve J. Men-cher, Jr. for compensation for total disability. At issue is Mencher’s entitlement to an award for an attorney’s fee. A referee made an award but the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board reversed the referee’s determination. Mr. Mencher has appealed the Board’s action in this regard. We affirm.

Section 440 of The Pennsylvania…