Worker's Settlement With Employer Bars Her Second-Injury Fund Claim

A divided Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a worker could not continue to pursue a claim against the state Second Injury Fund after entering a compromise settlement with her employer that did not establish the employer’s liability for her injury. Case: Kingsbury v. Second Injury Fund of Iowa, No. 25–0717, 04/24/2026, published. Facts: Sarah Kingsbury worked as a pharmacy technician for Walmart. She suffered injuries at work in August 2021 when she tripped and fell over a box. Procedural history: Kingsbury filed a workers’ compensation claim against Walmart based on injuries t...