Attorney's Filing Flub Didn't Allow for Review of Claim for Penalties

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that an attorney’s failure to timely file a notice of appeal on all the necessary parties was fatal to the court’s ability to consider the merits of an injured worker’s claim for penalties. Case: Evenson v. Winnebago Industries, No. 17–1419, 01/18/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: David Lowell Evenson worked for Winnebago Industries. He injured his left elbow while at work in May 2010. During the course of his workers’ compensation claim, Evenson made a demand for an award for penalties. A district court judge denied hi...