Kinsman v. R.F. Post Company

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case tbe claim is for disability resulting from a femoral bernia alleged to have been caused by an accident within the scope of claimant’s employment. There was evidence offered that the hernia was caused by an accident. Claimant concedes, however, that if the ‘hernia amendment,’ Act of June 21, 1939, P. L. 520 §1, added to Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736, art. Ill, §306 (h), 77 PS §515, applies, he has not overcome the presumption nor met the burden of proof provided in that Act.

The question is whether the hernia amendment is applicable…