Legal Opinion
McSpadden v. Big Ben Coal Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided January 23, 1980No. 63537PublishedCited by 96 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALLBEE, Justice.
Percy G. McSpadden appeals the judgment of the district court, affirming the denial by the industrial commissioner of workers’ compensation benefits. He claims to have suffered deleterious effects from inhaling coal dust and toxic gases while working underground in coal mines for many years.
On May 26, 1977, McSpadden filed his petition for arbitration with the industrial commissioner, claiming permanent and total disability against Big Ben Coal Co., his most recent employer in the coal mining industry, and Old Republic Insurance Co., Big Ben’s carrier. A hearing on the…
2Cases cited54 opinions
- Securities & Exchange Commission v. Chenery Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1943
- Lewis v. StateSupreme Court of Iowa · 1977
- Bradshaw v. Iowa Methodist HospitalSupreme Court of Iowa · 1960
- Flint v. City of EldonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1921
- Buda v. FultonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1968
49 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by96 opinions
- Cedar Rapids Community School District and EMC Insurance Companies v. Christine PeaseSupreme Court of Iowa · 2011
- Beier Glass Co. v. BrundigeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1983
- IBP, Inc. v. Al-GharibSupreme Court of Iowa · 2000
- IBP, Inc. v. HarkerSupreme Court of Iowa · 2001
- Suss v. SchammelSupreme Court of Iowa · 1985
91 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.