Taglianetti v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

ZAPPALA, Justice.

This case involves a claim for survivor’s benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, Act of June 2, 1915, P.L. 736, as amended. On April 11, 1973, Nicholas Taglianetti suffered a fatal heart attack while in the course of his employment in the General Services Department of Appellee, University of Pennsylvania Hospital. On April 3, 1979, Appellant Grace Taglianetti, the widow of Nicholas Taglianetti, filed a fatal claim petition for workmen’s compensation benefits. After a hearing, the referee held that Appellant’s claim was barred by the statute of limitations and…