Husband Did Not Desert Worker Prior to Her Death by Overdose

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a judge’s determination that a worker’s husband had not deserted her prior to her death from a drug overdose. Case: Linnhaven Inc. v. Blasdell, No. 21-1968, 07/20/2022, published. Facts: Heather and Roger Blasdell were married in 2008. They lived together in Delhi with Heather Blasdell's son. After Heather Blasdell lost her job in December 2010 and could not find another job in the area, she moved to Clinton, then Cedar Rapids. She found work with Linnhaven Inc. in Cedar Rapids. Her son remained with Roger Blasdell, and the two moved to Manc...