Deputy Commissioner Errs in Dismissing Worker's Claim

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a deputy workers’ compensation commissioner erred in dismissing a worker’s claim for lack of causation and for lack of timely notice. Anthony Culpepper worked for CNH Industrial America LLC. He suffered a herniated disc while working on the production line in 2007, and he changed to a material specialist position. Although Culpepper used a forklift to perform most of his duties, the job required frequent bending, twisting and flexing of his neck. About 10 years later, CNH reassigned Culpepper to work as a quality specialist. This work inv...