Robinson v. Department of Transportation

McCORMICK, Justice.

The question here is whether the notice of claim requirements of § 85.23, The Code 1975, were satisfied in this workers’ compensation case. The industrial commissioner denied benefits after finding that the employer did not have actual knowledge or timely notice of the injury within the ninety-day period provided in the statute. Upon petition for further review the district court affirmed the commissioner. We affirm the district court.

It is undisputed that claimant Berle M. Robinson suffered a heart attack on February 14, 1976, while at home on a Saturday. He was employed…