The Iowa Court of Appeals recently reversed two drug convictions and ordered a new trial for Shannon See, holding that the contraband found during a warrantless search of her person and vehicle should have been suppressed for lack of probable cause. The Court’s opinion relied heavily on the particular factual circumstances. On February 15, […]
Opinion Summary In Bradshaw v. Cedar Rapids Airport Comm’n, No. 16-1639, Plaintiff Bradshaw sued his former employer, the Cedar Rapid Airport Commission, arguing the Commission owed him severance pay pursuant to his employment contract. The contract provided for twelve months’ severance if the Commission involuntarily terminated Bradshaw. Conversely, Bradshaw would receive no severance if […]
In Myers v. R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co., No. 17-0306, the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that an employee failed to file his claim for worker’s compensation within the statutory two year period, and as a result dismissed his claim. Under Iowa’s Worker’s Compensation laws, injured employees must file a claim within two years […]
As trial lawyers, this is one question we confront frequently. The question is understandable. People often worry about missing work, arranging care for their children, or are uncomfortable serving on a jury. However, serving on a jury is a public service, and can also be a rewarding and interesting experience. The right to a […]
