In February 2014, plaintiff and his wife visited an Iowa retail store. Upon entering the store, Plaintiff noticed the rug in the entryway “had large wrinkles maybe 2 to 3 inches tall.” Notwithstanding the condition of the rug, plaintiff attempted to walk across it. As he was doing so, he tripped over the wrinkled rug, […]
Clark Mitchell and Aaron Lindebak obtained a defense verdict in favor of the president of a townhome owners association in an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. The appellants, a former townhome association president and his wife, appealed the district court’s granting of summary judgment on his defamation claim and his malicious prosecution claim. Mitchell […]
In April 2009, claimant injured her neck and back during the course of her employment as a pharmacy technician. In addition, it was determined claimant’s injury resulted in anxiety and depression issues. After reaching maximum medical improvement for her work injuries, claimant was able to return to her employment as a pharmacy technician under permanent […]
An Iowa high school male was charged with a felony sex offense after an incident with a female student. After discovery, the State and defendant entered a plea agreement to the misdemeanor charge of Assault Causing Bodily/Mental Injury. At sentencing, the associate district court granted the defendant a deferred judgment. However, the court imposed sex […]
