City of Adel v. Wise

This case, like all too many lately, has had a see-saw journey through the various tribunals of this state. The administrative law judge found in favor of the employer. The full board reversed, finding for the employee. The superior court reversed the full board, finding for the employer. The Court of Appeals reversed the superior court, reinstating the award in favor of the employee. And now a majority of this court reverses the Court of Appeals.

This tortured journey does nothing to add to the stability and predictability of the law. It has taken place because courts have attempted to…