Legal Opinion

Borkovec v. Dish Network Corp.

Court of Appeals of Iowa

Decided May 16, 2018No. 17-0743Published

1Opinion of the Court

BOWER, Judge.

Dish Network Corporation and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (Dish Network) appeal the district court ruling reversing a decision of the Iowa workers' compensation commissioner. We find the decision of the commissioner was based on substantial evidence and was not irrational, illogical, or wholly unreasonable. We reverse the district court.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

On July 26, 2009, a drunk driver crossed the centerline and hit Borkovec's vehicle head-on. The crash resulted in significant work-related injuries to Borkovec and killed the other driver's son. Borkovec's…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. The Sherwin-williams Company Vs. Iowa Department Of RevenueSupreme Court of Iowa · 2010
  2. Mike Brooks, Inc., and Great West Casualty Co. v. James David HouseSupreme Court of Iowa · 2014
  3. Gits Manufacturing Company and St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company v. Deborah FrankSupreme Court of Iowa · 2014
  4. Broadlawns Medical Center Vs. Rose Marie SandersSupreme Court of Iowa · 2010
  5. Drake University v. DavisSupreme Court of Iowa · 2009

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