Doty v. Town of South Prairie

Jill Doty appeals the trial court’s dismissal of her action against the Town of South Prairie, seeking additional compensation for injuries she sustained as a volunteer fire fighter for the Town. She had already received benefits under the volunteer fire fighters’ and *336reserve officers’ relief and pensions act (VFF).1 Doty argues the trial court erred in ruling that she was entitled to protection under the Industrial Insurance Act2 and was, therefore, bound by its exclusive remedy provision. Holding the Industrial Insurance Act did not cover Doty, we reverse.

FACTS

Jill Doty served as a…