Lomax v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Senior Judge Narick,

Before us is an appeal by Edna Savage (Claimant) from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) denying benefits. We affirm.

Claimant is the mother of Decedent (Ronald Lomax) and was dependent upon her son for support. On or about July 31, 1980, Claimant filed a claim petition against Respondent Leonard Mitchell (Mitchell) and a second petition against Respondent Trent Financial Corporation alleging that Decedent died on March 7, 1980 as a result of his employment.

The referee made the following relevant findings of fact:

5. The decedent, at the…