LTV Steel v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

The issue, which is one of first impression, is whether LTV Steel (Employer) has standing to seek reimbursement under Section 306.1 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act),1 commonly known as the Subsequent Injury Fund (Fund). Employer seeks reimbursement for payments made to Louis Garrett (Claimant) that might have been the responsibility of the Fund if Claimant had petitioned the Fund for benefits. We conclude that Employer does not have standing to petition for reimbursement from the Fund, and the order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) is affirmed.

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