Court Opinion

ID: 9706025
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 01:29:54.296825+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T15:26:47.455258
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concurring and dissenting.
I dissent. I believe the record amply demonstrates that Martin’s self-destruction was caused by his employment. He was, as the Majority suggests, a strong-willed, successful individual and when his strong will met resistance, on the job, in Michigan, he began to experience mental reservations concerning his work abilities. His subsequent reassignment to a less prestigious project for the Salvation Army campaign intensified his stress, on the job, and eventually led to his suicide. Clearly, the conditions of his employment brought about his death. I believe the referee and the Board correctly decided this claim and I would reverse the Commonwealth Court.
With respect to the Benesky appeal, I concur in the result reached by the Majority.
*523LARSEN, Justice,