Rossi v. Hillman Coal & Coke Co.

Kenworthey, J.,

Opinion by

In this workmen’s compensation case there are presented two questions: (1) Was there sufficient evidence to support the finding of the board that there was a causal connection between the injury and death? and (2) Did the execution of a final receipt during his lifetime by the injured employee bar the widow’s right to death benefits?

The decedent was a coal car loader and on January 9,1931 while in the course of his employment sustained accidental injuries to his back. After receiving compensation for about three months, he executed and delivered a final receipt and…