Lopen v. Economy Coat, Apron, Towel & Linen Supply Co.

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

Claimant has appealed from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas No. 2 of Philadelphia County affirming the denial by the Workmen’s Compensation Board of his petition for a rehearing. The petition for rehearing was not filed until after the time for taking an appeal from the decision of the Board reversing the referee’s award of compensation had elapsed.

While driving a laundry truck for his employer, claimant in some manner caught his right foot under the brake pedal, thereby bruising it. He received treatment for the injury to his foot from his family physician from…