Judge Says Surveillance Results Are Medical Evidence

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefAn Iowa district court judge says surveillance of injured workers by insurers and employers must be released when requested by the workers or their attorneys rather than being held until the injured workers are questioned about their claims.Defense attorneys say such a change from established practice would remove a valuable tool for determining the truthfulness of injured workers, and say they expect the issue eventually will go before the Iowa Supreme Court.On Monday, Judge Scott Rosenberg denied a motion to stay enforcement of a declaratory order by Workers...