Finch v. Schneider Specialized Carriers, Inc.

Gary Finch was denied workers’ compensation benefits by the industrial commissioner on the ground he was not an employee. Finch successfully challenged that ruling on judicial review in district court. The court of appeals reversed, and we granted further review. We now vacate the decision of the court of appeals, reverse the judgment of the district court, and remand.

I. Facts and Prior Proceedings.

Finch, a truck driver, began hauling cargo for Schneider Specialized Carriers, Inc. in 1992 under a written agreement. He continued to work primarily with Schneider under similar agreements until…