Quaker Oats Co. v. Ciha

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Several issues are presented in this workers’ compensation case: whether petitioner Bradley Ciha sustained an injury arising in the course of employment, whether certain expenses incurred by Ciha as a result of his injury are compensable under Iowa Code section 85.27, and whether Ciha sustained an eighty percent industrial disability. The industrial commissioner and district court found in favor of Ciha on all issues. Because we believe the commissioner’s decision is supported by substantial evidence, we affirm.

I. Background facts. In May 1991, petitioner Bradley Ciha…