Thomas v. Hansen

HARRIS, Justice.

There are four issues in this workers’ compensation appeal. The district court affirmed the industrial commissioner’s award of benefits but, reversing a contrary agency decision, determined the award was not subject to indemnity rights. We affirm the allowance of benefits but reverse the district court’s disallowance of indemnity.

Respondents are Kenneth Hansen d/b/a Hansen & Sons Welding (Hansen) and Le-Mars Mutual Insurance Company, Hansen’s workers’ compensation insurer (LeMars). Petitioner Edward R. Thomas, the injured worker, was not directly employed by Hansen. Thomas was…