Injured Nurse Gets Coverage for Neck Surgery, Penalty Against Employer

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an injured nurse was entitled to an award of benefits for a neck surgery that was related to her on-the-job injury, and to an award of penalties based on her employer’s termination of benefits without reasonable cause. Case: Regional Care Hospital Partners Inc. v. Marrs, No. 19-2138, 02/17/2021, published. Facts: Roberta Marrs worked as a nurse for the Ottumwa Regional Center. She injured her neck and back while at work. Doctors diagnosed Marrs with thoracic and lumbar sprains. She received treatment and took four months off work before being clear...