Blough v. Three S Coal Co.

COFFROTH, P.J.,

This trespass action, brought by plaintiff employee against defendant employer for compensatory and punitive damages arising from an injury suffered by plaintiff during work, and alleged to have been intentionally caused, is here on defendant’s preliminary objections demurring on the ground that plaintiffs exclusive remedy is under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and in the alternative seeking a more specific pleading.

*244The relevant averments of the complaint are these:

“4. On the above said day your plaintiff was directed by the defendant, its agents, officers, and employees to…