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Mortimer v. Fruehauf Corp.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided June 16, 1993No. 92-1143PublishedCited by 55 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LAVORATO, Justice.

Is a psychological condition caused or aggravated by a scheduled injury compen-sable as an unscheduled injury? The Iowa industrial commissioner thought not and denied benefits. On judicial review, the district court disagreed and reversed the commissioner’s decision. We agree with the district court and affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

James D. Mortimer was employed by Fruehauf Corporation. He was injured during the course of his employment when a cable snapped, causing an I-beam to strike his left foot. In the accident Mortimer sustained a crush injury resulting…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Norland v. Iowa Department of Job ServiceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1987
  2. Beier Glass Co. v. BrundigeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1983
  3. Almquist v. Shenandoah Nurseries, Inc.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1934
  4. Deaver v. Armstrong Rubber Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1969
  5. Barton v. Nevada Poultry CompanySupreme Court of Iowa · 1961

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3Cited by55 opinions

  1. Dunlavey v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1995
  2. Squealer Feeds v. PickeringSupreme Court of Iowa · 1995
  3. Sherman v. Pella Corp.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1998
  4. Heartland Express, Inc. v. TerrySupreme Court of Iowa · 2001
  5. Second Injury Fund of Iowa v. ShankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1994

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