The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that the workers’ compensation commissioner did not err in allowing an employer to belatedly submit additional evidence to challenge a worker’s claim, and that there was good cause for the delay.
Case: Hecht v. Highline Construction, No. 18-2017, 09/11/2019, published.
Facts: Michael Hecht worked for Highline Construction as a mechanic. In August 2014, the air brake system on a piece of equipment exploded while Hecht was nearby. He suffered injuries, including hearing loss, and Highline paid for his medical treatment.
Hecht continued to work for H...
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