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Smith v. Commonwealth

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

Decided December 22, 1981No. Appeal, No. 1241 C.D. 1980PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Petitioner appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision denying benefits to Petitioner pursuant to Section 301(c) (1) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act).1

On July 28,1977, while in the course of his employment, Petitioner injured his legs in a work-related accident. Despite the accident, Petitioner continued his employment duties. In the latter part of August, 1977, Petitioner was injured outside the course of his employment in a fall from the porch of his house. Petitioner was…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Unora v. Glen Alden Coal Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1954
  2. Halaski v. Hilton HotelSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1979
  3. Woodward v. Pittsburgh Engineering & Construction Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1928
  4. Gower v. MACKESSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1957
  5. LoRubbio v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1980

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Joseph v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1989
  2. GTE Sylvania v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
  3. Stevens v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1989
  4. Berry v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
  5. Bethlehem Mines Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1985

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