Annett Holdings, Inc. v. Allen

In this appeal from a workers’ compensation decision, we must preliminarily de cide whether the commissioner erred in concluding he had subject matter jurisdiction to consider the claim. If the commissioner was correct on this jurisdictional issue, we must decide whether his award of benefits is supported by substantial evidence.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

Annett Holdings, Inc. is an Iowa company. Annett Holdings hired Illinois resident Steve Allen to work for the company as a truck driver. Allen’s contract of hire stated that any injury Allen sustained in the course of his employment…