Shontz v. Iowa Employment Security Commission

McCORMICK, Justice.

This is an appeal by an employer from a district court judgment upholding an award of unemployment benefits. The question presented is whether the facts establish a basis for the award. Inadequacy of the record made in the administrative process prevents us from reaching that question. We reverse and remand the case to the employment security commission for further proceedings.

Claimant Norbert J. Shannon was employed by plaintiff H. W. Shontz, d/b/a Shontz Body Shop, as an automobile body repairman. In July 1972 claimant suffered a heart attack off the job. During his…