Biagini v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

I dissent from the Majority’s holding that Claimant failed to demonstrate his due process rights were violated in this case. This Court has consistently recognized the principle that the constitutional guarantee of due process of law applies equally to administrative agency proceedings, Begis v. Industrial Board of the Department of Labor and Industry, 9 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 558, 308 A.2d 643 (1973), and further that due process also includes the requirement that a litigant know how the proceedings will be conducted. See Department of Health v. Brownsville Golden Age Nursing Home, Inc., 103…