​DIRTY WORK LAWN CARE & PROP MAINT VS FRANKLIN BELL ET AL​ 


Case Name:​DIRTY WORK LAWN CARE & PROP MAINT VS FRANKLIN BELL ET AL​ 
Case Number:​​LACV151168​
Date of Trial:06/19/2025
Venue:
Black Hawk County
Casetype/Claims:Contract/Commercial - Other - Breach of Contract and Unjust Enrichment; Counterclaim for Breach of Contract​ ​  

Judge:David F. Staudt​

Plaintiff's Counsel:THOMAS C VERHULST​Defendant's Counsel:​PATRICK CLAIR GALLES; LINDSAY NICHOLE SCHMITZ STANLEY​

Verdict:Neither party prevailed; the jury found no liability or damages for either side  

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Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
​Plaintiff alleged it had a contract with Defendants to remodel and reconstruct their fire-damaged home in exchange for payment. Plaintiff claimed breach of contract and unjust enrichment due to unpaid services and expenses. Defendants denied the existence of a contract and counterclaimed that Plaintiff breached the agreement, causing them damages. The jury found no liability on either side, resulting in no damages awarded.​

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
2025.08.27.VERDICT.LACV151168.PDF2025.08.27.VERDICT.LACV151168.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)		ORDER.FOR.JUDGEMENT.LACV151168.PDFORDER.FOR.JUDGEMENT.LACV151168.PDF2025.08.27.JURY.INSTRUCTIONS.LACV151168.PDF2025.08.27.JURY.INSTRUCTIONS.LACV151168.PDF

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