A & P Tea Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Doyle,

This is an appeal by the A & P Tea Company (Employer) from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referees decision dismissing Employers petition for suspension or modification of benefits. An understanding of the procedural history of this case is critical.

On June 28, 1978 Patricia Giglio (Claimant) sustained a compensable injury. Benefits were paid by Employer. Then on June 23, 1982 Employer-filed a petition seeking alternatively to suspend or modify benefits. The petition was later amended at hearing to one seeking a termination of…