Geiger v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Sharon M. Geiger (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board reversing the Referee’s award of penalties against Circle Fine Art Corporation (Employer) for failure to make timely payment of workmen’s compensation benefits.1

Claimant was employed as the Director of Galleries by Employer. On February 2, 1991, she injured her back at work and filed a claim petition which Employer opposed. On June 28, 1991, Dr. Joseph P. Mulvihill, Claimant’s treating chiropractor, submitted a written report diagnosing her as disabled as a result of the work-related…