DESTINY & ANGEL HARRIS V. CITY OF BURLINGTON, MIDTOWN GARDENS, 61 INVESTMENTS, LLC.


Case Name:DESTINY & ANGEL HARRIS V. CITY OF BURLINGTON, MIDTOWN GARDENS, 61 INVESTMENTS, LLC.
Case Number:CVEQ015020
Date of Trial:06/03/2025
Venue:
Des Moines County
Casetype/Claims:Civil - Other Action RACIAL DISCRIMINATION & RETALIATION OF CITY’S HOUSING CODE.

Judge:HONORABLE JOHN M. WRIGHT

Plaintiff's Counsel:Dan Feltes & Melanie HuettmanDefendant's Counsel:Brandon Lobberecht – City of Burlington. Kyler Massner – Midtown Gardens & 61 Investments, LLC.

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Statement of Case:
The plaintiffs alleged that the City of Burlington discriminated against them based on their race through discretionary enforcement of the City’s housing code and by unlawful retaliation, both of which were in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. The City denied the allegations. The Plaintiffs alleged Defendant 61 Investments, LLC and Midtown Gardens discriminated against them based on their familial status in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act. These Defendants denied those allegations.

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