2800 CORP. v. Fernandez

ANDREASEN, Justice.

The primary issue in this appeal is whether the injury suffered by an intoxicated employee off the employer’s premises arises out of and in the course of employment. The industrial commissioner determined the claimant’s injury is compensable and awarded benefits. The district court affirmed the commissioner’s decision, but remanded for correction of the weekly benefit rate. On employer’s appeal, we affirm.

I.Background.

Jacqueline Fernandez (claimant) worked as an exotic dancer for 2800 Corporation (employer) in its business named “Bottoms Up Lounge” in Council Bluffs, Iowa.…