Vista International Hotel v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Vista International Hotel (Employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting benefits to Mary Daniels (Claimant).

Claimant worked in Employer’s housekeeping department as a bathroom attendant. On February 21, 1989, during the course of her employment, Claimant sustained an injury to her head when a light fixture fell on her (first injury). Thereafter, she received $199.50 per week pursuant a notice of compensation payable.

On November 16, 1989, Employer filed a petition to…