Wright Demolition & Excavating Co. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

The appellant, Wright Demolition & Excavating Company, entered into an agreement for the demolition of a restaurant and the removal of debris and equipment therefrom and then subcontracted the actual demolition work to one Melvin Castephany (subcontractor), who hired the claimant, Charles Manuel, *481to assist Mm. The claimant was subsequently totally disabled as a result of a back injury suffered in the course of this employment and he sought workmen’s compensation benefits from the appellant, which were granted by a referee who found the appellant to be the claimant’s…