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THOMPSON v. W.C.A.B. (USF&G CO.)

781 A.2d 1146 (2001)

John L. THOMPSON v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (USF&G COMPANY and Craig Welding Equipment Rental). Appeal of USF&G Company and Craig Welding & Equipment Rental.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided October 17, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Judith Olmstead, Pittsburgh, for USF&G Co. and Craig Welding and Equipment Rental.

Amber Marie Kenger, James A. Holzman, for WCAB.

James J. Gillespie, for John L. Thompson.

Annabelle R. Cedar, George Martin, for amicus-John L. Thompson.

Before FLAHERTY, C.J., ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, NIGRO and SAYLOR, JJ.

OPINION OF THE COURT

CASTILLE, Justice:

Appellee John L. Thompson, who suffered work-related injuries while in the employ of appellant Craig Welding and Equipment Rental ("Craig"), received workers' compensation and medical benefits through Craig and its workers' compensation carrier, appellant USF & G Company ("USF & G"). Thompson also filed and settled mid-trial a product liability action against the entities who manufactured, distributed...

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