City of Hastings v. Saunders

In this action William Saunders, an employee of the city of Hastings at the date of the accident here involved, seeks to recover under our compensation act for total permanent disability. The district court for Adams county found in his favor, from which judgment the city appeals, challenging recovery on two grounds: That claimant did not lodge his claim with the compensation commissioner within one year after the accident; and that settlement of all damages was had between the parties and full payment made long prior to such filing with the commissioner.

As we view the record, the employment…