University of Pennsylvania v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

The University of Pennsylvania (Employer) has filed a petition for review from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying Employer’s suspension and termination petitions because it found that Andre Hicks’ (Claimant) loss of earning power was related to his work-related injuries and not due to his criminal convictions. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the Board’s decision.

Claimant was employed as a campus police officer and SWAT team member for Employer when he was injured…