Anderson Plasterers v. Meinecke

LARSON, Justice.

Two workers for Anderson Plasterers (employer) were injured by a third party, George Meinecke. The employer sued Meinecke for damages for its loss of the workers’ time, expense of hiring replacement workers, and increased workers’ compensation premiums. The district court granted summary judgment against the employer on the ground that Iowa does not recognize such a claim. We affirm.

The sole issue is whether we will recognize a claim by an employer against a negligent third party for injuries suffered by the plaintiffs employees. The ease does not involve disputed factual…