Worker Gets Award for Cardiac Condition Caused by Fall

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent impairment benefits to a worker for a cardiac condition linked to his slip-and-fall accident. Case: A-Tec Recycling v. Wood, No. 18-2182, 09/11/2019, published. Facts: Charles Wood worked for A-Tec Recycling Inc. He slipped and fell from the back of a truck while at work. Wood had significant bruising on his right side, and his condition worsened with time. Doctors diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation, pneumonia and pleural effusion. Procedural history: A-Tec and its workers’ compensation carrier, the Emcasco Insurance Co....