Hattler v. Wayne County

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case and arose out of a claim by Elizabeth Hattler, a dependent mother, by reason of the death of her son as the result of injuries received while he was alleged to be in the employ of the County of Wayne. The referee and board awarded compensation and, on appeal to common pleas, the award was reversed, when claimant appealed to this court.

Eugene Hattler was assigned by the Emergency Belief Board of Wayne County, acting under the provisions of the “Talbot Act” (Act of August 19, 1932, P. L. Sp. Sess. 90), to work on a county road under the…