Tanya Lopez-Vileta et al v. West Liberty Community School District et al


Case Name:Tanya Lopez-Vileta et al v. West Liberty Community School District et al
Case Number: LACV027100
Date of Trial:10/31/2025
Venue:
Muscatine County
Casetype/Claims:CIVIL LAW - PERSONAL INJURY - OTHER NEGLIGENCE

Judge:Patrick A. McElyea

Plaintiff's Counsel:Leslie Ellis Stokke, Vincent Arthur Pundt, and Richard A. PundtDefendant's Counsel:Janice M. Thomas, Ryan Paul Tunink, and Sarah Elizabeth Moody

Verdict:For Defendant

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
Plaintiff Tanya Lopez-Vileta has brought this claim as parent and next friend for J.A.L.V., a minor, and individually on her own behalf as parent against the Defendants, West Liberty Community School District, Shaun Kruger, and Vicki Vernon. Plaintiff alleges the Defendants were negligent in the supervision of Emily Erin Resendiz while J.A.L.V. was a student at West Liberty Community School District. Plaintiff alleges the negligent supervision of Emily Erin Resendiz resulted in damages to herself and J.A.L.V. // Defendants deny these allegations.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Verdict LACV027100.pdfVerdict LACV027100.pdf

Documents of interest:
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Order LACV027100.pdfOrder LACV027100.pdf Jury Instructions LACV027100.pdfJury Instructions LACV027100.pdf

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