Wilbert v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Second Injury Reserve Account

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

These two appeals grew out of the same claim for workmen’s compensation. They arise under the Act of July 2, 1937, P. L. 2714, which is a supplement to the Workmen’s Compensation Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736, as amended, and provides for the inclusion of certain occupational diseases within its scope.

The pertinent facts relative to the claim may be stated as follows:

On April 22, 1938 Lawrence Wilbert, residing at 2452 Leithgow Street, Philadelphia, filed a claim (No. 75,789) for compensation against his employer, Pécora Paint Company, and its insurance carrier,…