Iowa Civil Jury Verdicts

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09/16/2019PI - MOTOR VEHICLE(Federal) 2:18-cv-1021-MARESTATE OF DAVID JONES, Nancy Jones and Scott Jones vs. Francis John NaberBRAD BRADY
ANN GRONLUND		WILLIAM ROEMERMANPlaintiff's verdict: Gross verdict: $3.5 million ($2.5 million on consortium claim of Nancy Jones, $1.0 million on consortium claim of Scott Jones), reduced by 35% comparative fault to $2.275 million.This case was a civil action for compensatory damages arising out of an October 5, 2017 collision between a motorcycle and a farm tractor in Delaware County. The Plaintiffs’ decedent was operating a motorcycle behind a tractor and attached fertilizer spreader operated by Defendant, which was partially on the shoulder. Plaintiffs’ decedent was attempting to pass the tractor and spreader within his own lane when the collision occurred. Plaintiffs claimed that Defendant turned without looking to the rear or signaling, and was otherwise negligent. Defendant claimed that Plaintiffs’ decedent was engaged in unsafe passing and was otherwise negligent.
06/08/2015Wright CountyNegligence - Auto AccidentLACV023839Wesenberg v. HintonRandy NielsenJoel YunekDefense Verdict - No Fault
06/27/2016Wright CountyClaims arising out of alleged inaccurate seller disclosure statement LACV024068 Johnson v. Temeyer Eric Simonson Dani Eiesentrager Mixed verdict. Jury found seller had actual knowledge of information not on disclosure statement, but found plaintiff sustained no damages. Jury also found no liability for fraudulent misrepresentation. However, jury found defendant failed to exercise ordinary care in regards to disclosure statement and that as a result, plaintiffs sustained $66,468.00 in damages.
07/24/2017Wright CountyWill contestESPR016586Wayne and Merlin Schlichting v. Melvin Schlichting, Individually and as executor of the estate of Lois Leona Schlichting, et al.David J. DuttonDavid L. FenchelPlaintiff's verdict: $125,000 awarded to each plaintiff for damages.This is a civil case brought by Plaintiffs Wayne Schlichting and Merlin Schlichting against Defendant Melvin Schlichting, individually and as Executor of the Estate of Lois Schlichting. Defendants Billy Graham Evangelical Association and Turning Point for God are added as other Defendants based on them being beneficiaries of Lois Schlichting’s contest will. Plaintiffs allege that the Defendant, their brother, intentionally exerted undue influence and interfered with their inheritance from their mother, Lois Schlichting. Plaintiffs also allege that the Will executed by Lois Schlichting on August 19, 2004, and the subsequent codicils to that Will, should be invalidated due to undue influence and lack of capacity.
08/25/2022Wright CountyAction on accountLACV024037Quality Egg LLLC vs. Hickman's Egg Ranch Inc.George Arthur Cady IIIRobert MalloyChris FoyFor Defendant.
10/19/2015Worth CountyNegligence - Auto accidentLACV012141Prince v. ButlerNicholas LarsonJoel YunekMistrial - Medical billing witness reported that if someone other than a patient was found to be at fault for an injury, the clinic would turn the bill over to the liability insurer for payment
08/05/2022Worth CountyLACV012622O'keefe vs Mccoid et alJames T FitzsimmonsMark SedaColleen WeilandFor Plaintiff. Liability was admitted. The jury found that Defendant’s negligence was the cause of Plaintiff’s damages.
Past loss of mind and body $5,000
Future loss of mind and body $30,000
Past pain and suffering $15,000
Future pain and suffering $120,000
Total $170,000		In this case, Plaintiff Kathleen O’Keefe claims Defendant Nicole McCoid was negligent in the operation of her motor vehicle with respect to an auto accident that occurred on January 11, 2017 wherein Ms. O’Keefe was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Ms. McCoid and that negligence was the cause of Plaintiff’s damages. Defendant Nicole McCoid admits she is responsible for this accident, but denies that she caused damages to the extent alleged by Plaintiff.
06/08/2015Woodbury CountyBreach of Duty of Loyalty / Counterclaim: Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary DutyLACV152295Promat v. Flsmidth USA, Inc.Paul LundbergMike Weston & Ben WestonDefense Verdict / Verdict for Counterclaim Plaintiff: $149,100
04/20/2015Woodbury CountyEminent Domain - ValuationCVCV157755First American Bank v. IDOTDan ManningRobin Formaker
04/06/2015Woodbury CountyNegligence - Crop Loss due to fireLACV149449Lloyd v. HeckDan ShuckJohn GrayDefense Verdict
03/16/2015Woodbury CountyBreach of ContractLACV157184Stoos v. Fitch & BowersJim RedmondDoug PhillipsVerdict for Plaintiff: $30,000
03/16/2015Woodbury CountyMedical MalpracticeLACV152291Sorlye v. Mercy HealthMissy ClaybaughJoe FitzgibbonsMistrial (unable to reach verdict)
02/16/2015Woodbury CountyTrespassLACV157387Welle v. RiemerMichael JacobsmaScott HindmanVerdict for Plaintiff: $66,944.30, 45% fault to Plaintiff, 15% fault to Riemer, 40% fault to Waldman
12/01/2014Woodbury CountyCombine Fire - Crop DamageLACV147613Lloyd v. HeckDan ShuckJohn GrayMistrial
10/13/2014Woodbury CountyNegligence - Car driven into side of buildingLACV155148Olhausen v. HindsScott RhinehartPat SealyDefense Verdict: Fault did not cause damages
10/05/2015Woodbury CountyNegligence - Insurance Agent's alleged failure to select proper coverageLACV158005Advanced Computers v. Farmers Ins. ExchangePaul D. LundbergHarry PerkinsDefense Verdict - No fault/misrepresentation
10/26/2015Woodbury CountyConstruction Defect - Fire Protection SystemLACV143090/
LACV144807		MLRH, LLC v. Pro Built Mgmt/
Total Fire Protection		Jason Bring
Peter Leo
Pat Sealey		Mike Frey - Pro Built Mgmt
Stephen Olson III - Total Fire Protection
Kristina Kamler		Verdict for the plaintiff against Total Fire Protection- $214,236.10 + Interests
12/07/2015Woodbury CountyBreach of Contract - Employment Agreement - Non-Compete Clause, solicitation of clients and breach of duty of loyalty LACV164154 Assoc. for Psych. Serv. v. Gillette Paul Lundberg Michael Ellwanger Defense Verdict
01/25/2016Woodbury CountyMotor vehicle accident, negligence/fault admitted. Expedited trial (first in Third District) LACV163935 Cleveland vs Ritz & Wilson Paul Lundberg Scott Green Plaintiff's verdict. Past meds - $7,502, future meds - 0, past pain - $3,751, future pain - 0, past loss of function $3,751, future loss of function - 0.
03/21/2016Woodbury CountyUninsured auto accident case. Defendant admits uninsured driver was at falut but dispute plaiontiff's injury and damages. LACV163691 Clayton v. American Family Insurance & John Doe Tim Bottaro Scott Green Plaintiff's verdict (as stipulated). Past Meds - $35,000, Past P/S - $15,000, Future P/S $5,000, Past Loss of Function - $10,000, and Future Loss of Function $35,000.
03/28/2016Woodbury CountyUnderinsured auto accident. Fault of driver admitted LACV156354 Jones v. American Family Pat Phipps Scott Green Defense judgement. Fault had been admitted. Jury award the following: Past Meds - $35,000, Future Meds - $25,000, Lost Wages - 0, Loss of Earning Capacity - 0, Loss od Function past - 0, Loss of function future - 0, Past P/S - $5,000, Future P/S - $5,000. Total verdict was $70,000 which was less than $100,000 credit from plaintiff's settlement tortfeasor, so judgment for the defense.
04/25/2016Woodbury CountySlip and Fall. Fault contested and comparative fault alleged LACV158544 Petty v. Hiawatha West Condo Association et al. Jonathan Blum
David Briese 		Jeremy Cross
Kelly Otto 		Defense verdict. Jury found both defendant and plaintiff negligent but found plaintiff to be 95% comparatively at fault.
05/23/2016Woodbury CountyNegligent contstruction and breach of implied warranty of fitness related to the building of a retaining wall. LACV165515 Boatman v. Country Earthmoving Tod Deck Jason Bring Plaintiff's verdict. Jury found plaintiff 30% comparatively at fault. Total verdict $16,642.20 (70% of $23,775.00).
07/18/2016Woodbury CountyWrongful death arising out of a construction accident in which a bridge crane fell on plaintiff's decedent. Comparative fault alleged as well as cross-claims. LACV152869 Mariche v. Global Crane & Service and Sabre CommunicationsJermey Cross
Ed Keanne 		Tom Braddy
Rene LaPierre
Eric Policastro
Brian Hail
Brian Mason 		Settled
08/01/2016Woodbury CountyMedical Malpractice LACV153405 Gonzalez v. Vande Zande Et Al Chris Messerly Jack Hilmes Defense Verdict
08/29/2016Woodbury CountyPersonal injury. Slip and fall. Comparative fault alleged. LACV160632 Lary-Davis v. Sunrise Manor Bryan Arneson
Scott Hindman
Zach Hindman 		Michele Rodemyer Judgment for Plaintiff for $11,803.25 plus interest. Actual verdict was e-filed
09/12/2016Woodbury CountyMVA. Causation and extent of damages disputed. LACV164974 VanderVliet v. Utech Tom Fitch Michael Kuehner Defense verdict.
10/10/2016Woodbury CountyMVA. Liability, causation, and extent of damages disputed LACV167801 Tinker v. Haefs Ken Winjum Scott Green Plaintiff's verdict. Property damage - $890.70, Past Med - $2,089.00, Past P/S - $625, Past Loss of Function - $625. Plaintiff found to be 25% at fault.
01/30/2017Woodbury CountyProduct defect causing vehicle to shake.CVCV170280Oedekoven v. Ford Motor CompanyScott Rhinehart Laura MartinoPending
03/13/2017Woodbury CountyMVA, Defendants are parents of minor driver involved in accidentLACV161297Murray v. McCarthyTravis BurkPat SealeyDefense Verdict.