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Hatten, E. v. JB Hunt Transport (WCAB)

Citation: Not availableDocket: 214 EAL 2022

Court: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; February 14, 2023; Pennsylvania; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Elbert L. Hatten, Jr. filed a Petition for Allowance of Appeal before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District, regarding a decision from the Commonwealth Court concerning his case against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board. On February 15, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a per curiam order denying the petition for appeal.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Petition for Allowance of Appeal

Application: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania exercised its discretion to deny the petition for allowance of appeal, thereby upholding the decision of the lower court without providing further review.

Reasoning: On February 15, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a per curiam order denying the petition for appeal.

Per Curiam Order

Application: The decision was issued as a per curiam order, indicating a unanimous decision by the court without a full opinion.

Reasoning: On February 15, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a per curiam order denying the petition for appeal.