East v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

Justice LAMB.

This appeal presents a question of first impression: whether the Minority Tolling Statute, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5533(b), 1 is applica ble to a claim for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act 2 (Act). For the reasons that follow, we hold that it is not and reverse the order of the Commonwealth Court.

In November of 1983, Irvin East (Decedent) became disabled as a result of a work-related injury he sustained while employed by Appellant, USX Corporation 3 (Employer). In April of 1985, Decedent died as a result of his injury. Pursuant to an Agreement for Compensation for Death…