Poula v. Siouxland Wall & Ceiling, Inc.

In May 1984 while working for Siouxland Wall and Ceiling, Chris Poula fell from scaffolding. A day or two after the accident, Poula began suffering back pain. Subsequent medical examinations revealed Poula suffered a low back injury arising out of the accident. The injury required back surgery. Subsequently, Siouxland’s insurance carrier, Iowa Mutual Insurance paid Poula’s workers’ compensation benefits and medical bills. On July 31, 1985, the industrial commissioner approved Poula’s petition for partial commutation and the last weekly benefits paid pursuant to the commutation were paid on…