Worker Struck by Train Fails to Prove Psychological Injury

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker who was struck by a train failed to prove he suffered a psychological injury in addition to physical injuries. Case: Sullivan v. West Central Cooperative, No. 18-1811, 08/21/2019, published. Facts: Brett Sullivan worked for the West Central Cooperative. He suffered injuries in October 2011 when a train struck the wheel loader he was driving. Farmland Mutual Insurance Co. accepted liability for Sullivan’s physical injuries and paid for his medical treatment. For more than two years, Sullivan attended numerous medical appointments but did no...