Lewis v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

Chief Justice CAPPY.

Appellant Robert Lewis appeals from the Order of the Commonwealth Court, which affirmed the termination of his workers compensation benefits. Because we find that employer’s Petition to Terminate benefits, its fourth, was insufficient under the Workers’ Compensation Act and our prevailing case law for modification or termination of benefits, the Order of the Commonwealth Court is reversed.

Appellant was employed by Giles & Ransome (“Employer”) as a truck driver. His duties included loading and unloading the truck using a forklift. On October 8, 1988, Appellant was…