Long v. Quarto Mining Co., Unpublished Decision (1-28-1999)

This appeal arises from the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas decision dismissing appellant's complaint. For the following reasons, the decision of the trial court is reversed and this cause is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. FACTS

On January 21, 1985, Joyce Long, appellant, sustained a work related injury in the course and scope of her employment with Quarto Mining Co., appellee. At that time, appellant fell down a series of snow covered steps, sustaining an injury to her lower back. Appellant filed for Workers' Compensation benefits with…