Employer Fails to Prove It Lacked Timely Notice of Worker's Injury

The Iowa Court of Appeals rejected an employer’s claim that it had not received timely notice of an employee’s work-related injury. Case: Kraft Heinz Co. v. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America, No. 23-0045, 02/07/2024, published. Facts: Ernest Bynum began working for Kraft Heinz Co. in November 2018 through a temporary employment agency. He was later hired as a Kraft employee in January 2019. Bynum's job duties while employed by the temp agency and Kraft were the same, and they were physically demanding. Over time, the work caused Bynum to experience pain and a pul...