Hosterman v. Best

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

This is a workmen’s compensation case under the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act of June 21,1939, P. L. 566, No. 284, 77 PS § 1201 et seq. The claim was for compensation for total disability alleged to be the result of lead poisoning. Act of June 21,1939, P. L. 566, § 108 (a), 77 PS § 1208 (a). Claimant has appealed from the disallowance of compensation.

Claimant had been employed by defendant for a period of two years as a painter, his last employment being on December 23,1939. Prior to his employment by defendant, claimant had engaged in farming and highway…