Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Denny

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by Myron Denny, Jr.1 from an adjudication of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board affirming the determination of the referee that Denny’s employer, W. R. Wallis, Inc., was not liable for the payment of the attorney’s fees and costs incurred by Denny as a result of the unsuccessful petition to terminate filed by Wallis. We will reverse.

On April 24, 1970, Denny experienced a compensable injury as a result of which he entered into the compensation agreement with Wallis dated May 7, 1970, providing for workmen’s compensation benefits. Wallis’ physician…