Worker's Claim for Cumulative Back Injury Was Time-Barred

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker’s claim for a cumulative injury to his back was time-barred. Case: Myers v. R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co., No. 17-0306, 09/13/2017, published. Facts: David Myers began working for R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co. in 1984. Over time, he began complaining of back pain. Myers sought medical treatment for his back starting in 1999 and received temporary work restrictions on and off from 2003. His back condition also left him unable to work at times. Myers received long-term and short-term disability benefits from Donnelly during thes...