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Iowa Supreme Court Further Clarifies Certificate of Merit Requirements

April 3, 2023

Roberta Butterfield’s estate brought suit against her nursing home, Chautauqua Guest Home, Inc., after her death in 2019. Butterfield’s estate alleged various omissions on the part of the nursing home throughout her residency. Chautauqua timely answered and a discovery plan was subsequently agreed to. Plaintiffs then failed to serve a certificate of merit affidavit and […]


Erickson Obtains Defense Verdict in Underinsured Motorist Jury Trial

April 3, 2023

On March 14, 2023, Ben Erickson obtained a complete defense verdict in a jury trial involving an underinsured motorist claim. The case arose out of allegations that Plaintiff was injured when her vehicle was struck by the underlying defendant. Specifically, Plaintiff alleged the accident caused neck, back, and wrist injuries, including the need for surgical […]


Grefe & Sidney Participates in Courage on the Court Fundraiser

March 6, 2023

Ryleigh Keeney, Rachel Morgan, Stella Maris Strohman, and Peter Ickes participated the 2023 Courage on the Court, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament sponsored by Can Play. Can Play’s mission is to bring adapted and no cost recreational programs to the community by removing barriers to play. Can Play uses sports and recreation programs to […]


Iowa Supreme Court Addresses Notice Requirements for Default Judgment Procedure

March 6, 2023

Lincoln Savings Bank served a foreclosure lawsuit on the attorney for Debra Emmert after her loan payments failed to arrive. After the deadline for a responsive pleading had passed, the bank mailed a notice of intent to file an application for default judgment to Emmert’s attorney. The notice of intent was not separately mailed to […]


Hall and Lindebak obtain Summary Judgment in Federal Products Liability Case

March 6, 2023

Andrew Hall and Aaron Lindebak represented Lippert Components, Inc. and LCI Industries in a products liability case. Lippert Components, Inc. and LCI Industries manufacture electric steps for use on Recreational Vehicles. Plaintiffs allege that a rivet in a step manufactured by Lippert Components and LCI Industries failed, resulting in the death of David Burke. Plaintiffs […]