City of Harrisburg v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Smith,

This is an appeal by the City of Harrisburg (Employer) from a decision of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referees award of benefits to Donald E. Gebhart (Claimant) under The Pennsylvania Workmens Compensation Act (Act). The issue presented for review is whether the injury sustained by Claimant occurred in the course of his employment with Employer. We reverse the Boards decision.

Claimant, a police detective for Employer, filed a claim petition 2 on October 3, 1985 alleging a work-related injury to his upper left thigh on August 1, 1985…