Debora Swanson Buddy Swanson v. White Consolidated Industries, Inc., Wci Laundry Division, Max Klein Company

MAGILL, Circuit Judge.

In this diversity claim for common-law tort recovery, we are required to decide the effect of the exclusivity provision of the Iowa Workers’ Compensation statute on a possible dual employer relationship. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. BACKGROUND

While performing services, for White Consolidated Industries, Inc. (WCI), Debora Swanson sustained personal injury. After a laundry basket she was carrying broke, Swanson fell and injured her back. As a result of her injuries, Swanson received workers’…