HELMERS v. ALTRUCK FREIGHT SYSTEMS

No. 87-1708.

436 N.W.2d 39 (1989)

Allen Douglas HELMERS, Appellee, v. ALTRUCK FREIGHT SYSTEMS a/k/a Pacific Carriers, Employer, and Transport Indemnity Insurance n/k/a Transport Insurance Company, Insurance Carrier, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

February 22, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fred L. Morris, Des Moines, for appellants.

W.H. Gilliam, Waterloo, for appellee.

Considered by HARRIS, P.J., and LARSON, SCHULTZ, CARTER, and SNELL, JJ.


CARTER, Justice.

This appeal arises with respect to a workers' compensation review-reopening proceeding brought before the industrial commissioner. The agency entered a default against the employer and insurance carrier for their failure to answer the petition within the time required by agency rules. A final order fixing benefits was later entered. The agency refused to consider a motion to set aside the default filed fifty days after the final order on the ground...

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