Rockwell Graphic Systems, Inc. v. Prince

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This appeal presents three issues for consideration: whether the district court erred in placing the burden of proof on the employer to establish that the worker’s injuries were not incurred in the course of employment; whether, if so, the record as a whole supports the findings of the agency; and whether the agency’s decision was sufficient in form.

The facts are hotly disputed. From the record as a whole the worker’s compensation agency could find as follows. Barbara O’Brien Prince, the employee, was hired by Goss Division of Rockwell Graphics Systems, Inc. (Goss), on May…