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| Case Name | Andover Volunteer Fire Department v. Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. | |
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| Date | 08/13/2010 | |
| Note | A volunteer firefighter who was killed while trying to rescue his dying employer is not entitled to death benefits because only fire officials have authority to summon a volunteer firefighter into the course of duty, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled. | |
| Citation | 08-1628 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 1892010 IA |
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF IOWA No. 08-1628 Filed August 13, 2010 ANDOVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT and TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellees, vs. GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. Justin was also a volunteer firefighter for the Andover Volunteer Fire Department. The men were removed from the pit after rescue personnel arrived, which included members of the Andover Volunteer Fire Department. The workers' compensation carrier for Johnson Valley Beef, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance (Grinnell), paid the workers' compensation benefits for Justin's injuries and death. Grinnell then sought contribution or indemnity from the workers' compensation carrier for the Andover Volunteer Fire Department, Travelers Insurance Company (Travelers).
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