Legal Opinion
Nieman v. Heil Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided June 19, 1991No. 90-986PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Per curiam
In May 1982 Jerry Nieman was injured when a trash compacting machine amputated a portion of his left foot. The injury occurred in the course of Nieman’s employment.
Nieman initially filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. His claim was settled for $46,086.66. As a part of the settlement, the employer and its insurance carrier waived any claims for subrogation in the event Nieman obtained damages from a third party. See Iowa Code § 85.22 (1981).
Nieman and his wife and children later filed the present lawsuit against the Heil Company, the manufacturer of the trash compacting machine.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Goetzman v. WichernSupreme Court of Iowa · 1982
- Clark v. Berry Seed Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1938
- Stewart v. MadisonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1979
- Johnson v. Harlan Community School DistrictSupreme Court of Iowa · 1988
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Glen Neiner v. James Allen Young and Hager City Express Company v. Josephine F. Johnson, Third-PartyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1993