Cedar Rapids Community School District and EMC Insurance Companies v. Christine Pease

APPEL, Justice.

In this workers’ compensation case, we consider whether the court of appeals properly applied the “substantial evidence” test under Iowa Code section 17A.19(10)(f) (2009) when it reversed an award of benefits in an appeal of a decision of the workers’ compensation commission. Based on our review of the record, we conclude substantial evidence supports the commissioner’s findings. As a result, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals and affirm the judgment of the district court.

I. Factual and Procedural Background.

Christine Pease injured her right ankle when she slipped…