Legal Opinion
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided May 20, 1999PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SMITH, Judge.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting the claim petition of Brian McDowell. The sole issue before this Court is whether the Board erred in determining that McDowell was acting in the course and scope of his employment with SEPTA at the time of his injury.
McDowell is employed by SEPTA as a transit police officer. On May 7, 1995, while exercising in Pennypack Park, McDowell fell and injured his right knee. On June 29,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Estate of McGovern v. Commonwealth, State Employees' Retirement BoardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
- Russell v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
- Mann v. City of PhiladelphiaCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1989
- Tredyffrin-Easttown School District v. BreyerCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
- City of Harrisburg v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
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3Cited by6 opinions
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