Garcia v. Naylor Concrete Co.

CARTER, Justice.

Claimant, Juan Mario Garcia, appeals from an order affirming the industrial commissioner’s finding that his claim for workers’ compensation benefits is barred by Iowa Code section 85.16(2) (1997) because his intoxication was a substantial factor in causing his injury. He denies that he was intoxicated and contends that his alcohol consumption was not a substantial factor in causing his injury. After reviewing the record and considering the arguments presented, we affirm the decision of the district court.

The evidence presented to the industrial commissioner was substantially…