Fremont Farms v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

Steven Phillips (claimant) suffered a work-related back injury while working for Fremont Farms (employer) on July 5, 1989. Claimant underwent back surgery on August 30, 1989, and filed a claim petition for benefits under The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act)1 on October 24, 1989. At a hearing before a referee on December 13, 1989, the referee directed claimant to submit a medical deposition within ninety days. The referee also directed employer to have its own medical examination scheduled and performed within sixty days.

At the next hearing on March 21, 1990,…