Swingle v. Mill Creek Coal Co.

Opinion by

James, J.,

Antonette Swingle, widow of Charles Swingle deceased, filed a claim for compensation for his death which was allowed by the referee, approved by the compensation board and affirmed by the court of common pleas. From the judgment of the court of common pleas, this appeal was taken.

The question involved, is whether there is sufficient legal evidence to warrant a finding that the death of claimant’s decedent, Charles Swingle, was due to anthracosis; and that the injuries sustained by him were a contributing factor.

Charles Swingle, claimant’s husband, was a miner employed at…