Supreme Court Says Man Has Schedule Injuries

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a worker’s right shoulder and arm injuries are compensable, but they should not have been treated as nonschedule injuries. Case: Bridgestone Americas Inc. v. Anderson, No. 22-1328, 03/29/2024, published. Facts: Charles Anderson began working for Bridgestone Americas Inc. in 1974. All of his positions with the company in the 35 years that followed involved physical labor. The decades of work led to an injury to Anderson’s right arm and shoulder. He reported his injuries to Bridgestone on Oct. 31, 2018. He saw a company doctor that day a...