Joseph v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PALLADINO, Judge.

This matter is before us for a second time1 on remand from the supreme court. In order to fully understand the issues which are now before us, a brief history is necessary.

Joseph J. Joseph (Claimant) was employed as an electrician with the Delphi Company (Delphi), when, on July 9, 1981, he sustained a work-related injury to his left knee. Delphi was an electrical subcontractor working for Ross & Kennedy Corp. (R & K), a general contractor.

As a result of the injury, claim petitions were filed against Delphi, R & K, and the workmen’s compensation insurance carrier for Delphi,…