Garien v. Schneider

CARTER, Justice.

This appeal concerns the right of an employee whose employer was not insured for workers’ compensation liability to bring an action at law for injuries received in the workplace. Plaintiff Aan Garien sustained substantial personal injuries while working in the employ of the defendant. The employer did not carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Relying on Iowa Code section 87.21 (1993), Alan brought an action at law against his employer. Loss-of-consortium claims on behalf of Man’s wife and children were joined with his action. In addition, both Alan and the consortium claimants…