Andy Hall and Ben Erickson recently represented a local veterinarian who pulled out from a stop sign and didn’t see an oncoming car, resulting in a high-speed collision. Plaintiffs were represented by a law firm out of Ogden, Utah. Plaintiffs claimed damages from a shattered knee cap and broken wrist, resulting in multiple surgical procedures […]
Ashley Koester was employed as a mobile crisis counselor for Eyerly-Ball Health Services (“Eyerly-Ball”). She was an hourly employee and would work intermittent shifts as needed. Koester was classified as a nonexempt employee and was eligible to receive overtime pay. See 29 U.S.C.A. § 213; id. § 207(a)(1). The rate she received varied depending on […]
In February 2021, Orange City adopted “Ordinance No. 825.” One of the provisions allowed for periodical inspections of rental properties. The provision further stated that “If entry is refused the inspector shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry, including, but not limited to, obtaining an administrative search warrant to search […]
On January 25, 2025, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter, hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Expungement Clinic. At the clinic, Dariann was able to assist clients in helping get their records expunged. For the first time, Drake Criminal Clinic law students represented clients in mini-expungement hearings, and their records were […]
Regina Strable injured her ankle at work, which resulted in a permanent partial disability to her lower leg. This injury caused additional injuries, known as sequela injuries, to her hip, lower back, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. Strable entered into a commutation agreement with her employer for her ankle injury and a compromise settlement for […]
Attorneys Mark Thomas and Emma Steffen recently secured a favorable jury verdict at trial defending a negligent driver on damages. The plaintiff brought suit for injuries he suffered after defendant hit him with her car while he was walking his dog across the street. Plaintiff’s dog was killed as a result of the accident. Plaintiff […]
Iowa Code chapter 573 (2022) regulates contracts for the construction of public improvements. Chapter 573 provides requirements to ensure that public construction gets completed and that contractors and subcontractors are compensated. One of the requirements is “retainage,” which is money that the public entity collects by withholding a small portion (no more than 5%) of […]
Polk County Women Attorneys held their 23rd annual basket auction to benefit the Young Women’s Resource Center. The Young Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and advocates for girls and young women ages 10-24. The basket auction raised over $30,000 to support the mission of the Women’s Resource Center. To read […]
Attorneys Tansha Akogyeram and Rachel Morgan recently won a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff claimed he suffered injuries in a single-vehicle accident in which he was a passenger. The plaintiff brought suit against two companies, including Akogyeram and Morgan’s client, for vicarious liability. Specifically, the plaintiff alleged that he and the driver were working for […]
An elderly woman and her long-time friend raised hogs in a partnership. The woman deeded half of her interest in the land to her friend. Over a decade later, the woman deeded the rest of her interest in the land. Both deeds were done with nothing in return from the friend. Approximately six months later, […]
