Claim of Veach v. County of Erie

Appeal from a decision and award for disability due to accidental injuries sustained by claimant in the course of her employment as a housekeeper in the home of Louise Swiderski; the award being made against appellant County of Erie, Department of Social Welfare, the alleged employer, upon the finding that Mrs. Swiderski, a recipient of public welfare, was authorized by appellant to act as its agent in employing claimant to care for her and her home, with the result of creating an employer-employee relationship between the County Welfare Department and the claimant. The sole issue is that of…