Presumption of Industrial Causation Didn't Apply to Firefighter With Prostate Cancer

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the statutory presumption of industrial causation for cancer in firefighters did not apply to a firefighter with prostate cancer. Case: Hutz v. WCAB (City of Philadelphia), No. 2140 C.D. 2015, 09/072016, published. Facts: Earl Hutz began working for the City of Philadelphia as a firefighter in 1974. In February 2006, his doctor diagnosed him with prostate cancer. Hutz underwent surgery to remove his prostate gland, and he missed approximately three months of work. Hutz eventually retired in January 2008. Procedural History: ...