A divided Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was entitled to compensation based on his industrial disability, not his earning power, after he quit his job and took a higher-paying position.
Tyler Dungan worked for Den Hartog Industries. He injured his back at work in July 2019. Dungan promptly reported the injury to Den Hartog and saw medical providers for treatment.
He missed some work while receiving medical care but continued to work for Den Hartog for the next eleven months.
Dungan voluntarily left his job at Den Hartog in June 2020. He worked a few different positions b...
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