Trial
Date | Venue | Case
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Attorney | Defendant's
Attorney | Judge | Plaintif
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Defendant | Verdict
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| 08/10/2015 | Polk County | | LACL128888 | EMC v. Hansen Construction | Sean O'Brien | Scott Bardole | | | | Defense Verdict - No Causation | |
| 03/09/2015 | Johnson County | | LACV074994 | Core Sycamore Town Center v. Duwa | Daniel Kresowik | Shawn Fitzgerald | | | | Verdict for Defendant: Directed Verdict | |
| 12/15/2014 | Wapello County | | | | Steve Gardner | Brian Goldsmith | | | | Verdict for Plaintiff: $86,000 | |
| 10/27/2014 | Linn County | | LACV075922 | Stutzman v. Karr | Larry Thorson | Elizabeth Jacobi & Mohammad Sheronick | | | | Judgement for Plaintiff: Amount Unknown | |
| 10/27/2014 | Dubuque County | | LACV057906 | Boge v. Weber | Pro Se | Matt Noel | | | | Unknown | |
| 07/07/2014 | Black Hawk County | | | Duarte v. Kunkle | Jen Chase | Tim Hamann | | | | | |
| 06/09/2014 | Polk County | | | Flatness v. Sullivan | Robert Tucker | Erik Bergeland | | | | | |
| 06/09/2014 | Linn County | | | Jean v. Hy Vee | Harlan Holm | Terry Abernathy | | | | | |
| 06/09/2014 | Marshall County | | | Farmers Mut. Vs. Fincher | Matthew Phillips | Pro Se Defendant | | | | | |
| 03/16/2015 | Mahaska County | | LALA074840 | Amy Horn v. City of Oskaloosa | Michael Brice | MICHAEL A CARMONEY | | | | Verdict for the Defense | |
| 05/15/2017 | Iowa County | | LACV023763 | Gary Boland v. Farmers Cooperative Association of Keota, Iowa | Jessica Lea Hlubek | Diane M. Reinsch
Joshau J. McIntyre | | | | Plaintiff's verdict: $1,395,767 for losses. | Count I: Mr. Boland makes a claim against the Coop for breach of contract. Boland alleges that in 2007, the Coop (Jeff Sprouse and Duane Sprouse) offered him the right of first refusal to purchase his pro rata portion of the Coop’s Skyline shares at such time in the future when the Coop decided to sell, in exchange for Boland’s promise to leave his stable pig source and get involved with the Skyline Project (ie purchase Skyline pigs and help the Coop run its feeding group) and to purchase all premix and soybean meal exclusively from the Coop. Boland sued the
Coop for breaching the oral contract after the Coop sold the shares in 2011 without providing Boland with the right of first refusal and then refusing to honor the oral contract. Boland seeks to
recover the lost profits and lost equity from not being able to purchase of his pro rata portion (14,400) of the Skyline shares, lost profits from not finishing pigs in 2014 and losses from forced
liquidation. The Coop denies that it had any oral contract with Mr. Boland. Count II: Mr. Boland makes a claim against the Coop for intentional interference with his packer contract. Boland alleges that the only reason he signed a packer contract with Big Stone in May 2011 (the “Big Stone Contract”) was because he relied on the Coop’s 2007 promise that he would have the right of first refusal and on additional representations and assurances made by the Coop in 2011 that they would continue to provide him with a stable pig source. Boland sued the Coop for intentional interference after the Coop sold the shares to Skyline in 2011 and eliminated his stable pig source. Boland seeks to recover the damages he sustained as a result of the Coop’s
interference, which includes the increased burden and expense of fulfilling the Big Stone Contract, the losses from causing Boland not to perform the Big Stone Contract in 2014, and losses from forced liquidation. Boland also seeks to recover punitive damages as a result of the Coop’s willful and wanton disregard for the rights of another. |
| 08/14/2017 | Linn County | | LACV083411 | Danelle Norine Muresan Foster v. Edward Bascom et al. | Jeffrey Tronvold | Brian L. Yung | | | | Settled | |
| 02/26/2018 | Black Hawk County | | CVCV127065 | Youngblut Farmland et al. v. L Youngblut et al. | Nathan Schroeder | Philip Burian | | | | Plaintiff's verdict: $396,086.88; $200,000 punitive damages | In this case, Plaintiff, Harold Youngblut, claims the Defendant Leonard Youngblut wrongfully interfered with a bequest to him from his mother, Agnes Youngblut. Harold Youngblut’s claim is for compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney fees. The Defendant denies the claims of the Plaintiff. |
| 05/07/2018 | Jackson County | | LACV028149 | Jacob A. Denger v. Thomas N. Lincoln and Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC | Steven J. Kahler | Thomas N. Lincoln | | | | Plaintiff's verdict: Damages - $54,105.05; Punitive - $40,700 | Jacob Denger is the owner and operator of a feeder cattle operation in Jackson County,
Iowa. Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC, is the owner and operator of stockyard facilities
located at 610 N. Matteson Street, Maquoketa, Iowa. Thomas N. Lincoln is a part owner of
Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC. Lincoln is an agent of Maquoketa Regional Stockyards,
LLC. Lincoln is the manager of the stockyard facilities owned and operated by Maquoketa
Regional Stockyards, LLC. On or about November 23, 2015, Lincoln contacted Denger and informed him that Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC had received 20 steers weighing between 650 lbs and 700 lbs on November 22, 2015. Denger told Lincoln that he needed 20 to 30 head of cattle in the range of 650 lbs to 700 lbs to fill a pen of cattle Denger already had stated that were healthy and eating well. Denger further advised Lincoln he wanted cattle that had already received two rounds of vaccinations, were long-time weaned, and were from a single source. Denger specifically stated to Lincoln that he did not want "high risk cattle". Lincoln represented to Denger that these 20 steers were not high risk cattle; that these 20 steers were from a single producer in Illinois; that these 20 steers had received two rounds of vaccinations; and that these 20 steers were long time weaned. Based upon Lincoln's representations Denger agreed to purchase these 20 steers, which were from a single source in Illinois, had received two rounds of vaccinations, and were long time weaned, from Maquoketa Regional Stockyards for the purchase price of$20,777.05. These 20 steers were delivered to Denger's feeder cattle operation and were placed in a pen with healthy steers Denger previously purchased from other sources. One of these steers died November 27, 2015. In a short period of time 16 steers from these 20 steers Denger purchased :from Maquoketa Regional Stockyards were dead. Necropsies performed on carcasses established these steers suffered from chronic bovine respiratory disease and bovine viral diarrhea. Denger lost an additional 21 head of cattle from the pen into which these 20 steers purchased from Maquoketa Regional Stockyard were introduced, all of which died as the result of chronic bovine respiratory disease and bovine viral diarrhea. As the result of the death of these 37 steers Denger has sustained monetary losses in the amount of$54,106.12. It subsequently became known that these 20 steers were high risk cattle. At the time of sale these 20 steers were assembled livestock from two or more sources within 30 days prior to the sale and were not from a single source in Illinois. At the time of sale these 20 steers had not received two rounds of vaccinations. At the time of sale these 20 steers were not long time weaned. Jacob Denger has filed this lawsuit against Thomas N. Lincoln and Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC, asserting claims for breach of contract, breach of express warranty, breach of the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, fraudulent misrepresentation, punitive damages, and negligent misrepresentation. Lincoln and Maquoketa Regional Stockyards, LLC have denied these claims. |
| 08/05/2022 | Worth County | | LACV012622 | O'keefe vs Mccoid et al | James T Fitzsimmons | Mark Seda | Colleen Weiland | | | For 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. |
| 06/08/2021 | Polk County | | LACL143177 | Thomas William Starbuck and Aynsley Anne Starbuck V. Jaysen Christopher Mccleary | Michael A. Kent, Rob Tully, The Law Group of Iowa
| Pro Se | Celene Gogerty | | | For Plaintiff Thomas William Starbuck:
Past compensatory damages: $1,000,000
Futurre compensatory damages: $700,000
Punitive damages: $4,500,000
For Plaintiff Aynsley Starbuck:
Past compensatory damages: $200,000
Future compensatory damages: $600,000
Punitive damages: $4,500,000 | In this case the plaintiffs, Thomas William Starbuck and his daughter Aynsley Anne Starbuck have been the
victims of multiple and ongoing defamatory statements of their next-door neighbor and attorney, Mr. Jaysen
Christopher McCleary.
As a result of these numerous statements, Thomas Starbuck (father) and Aynsley Starbuck (daughter) have
sustained irreparable harm and as such they are entitled to recover for their damages from the defendant.
The 57 counts of defamation in this cause of action against defendant, Jaysen Christopher McCleary, has
been granted by this court as having met all of the burdens that the plaintiffs must prove and as such the
Court has ruled that all 57 allegations have been proven. Therefore, the only issues you will need to consider
is the amount of compensation you will award for each individual count of defamation.
In addition, the Plaintiffs have asked you to determine if the Defendant’s actions were done with malice and
intentional disregard for the truth and award them Punitive damages against the Defendant as well |
| 05/23/2023 | Polk County | | LACL151014 | Susan Van Hill vs Duane W Houge et al | Pro-Se | Zach Clausen | Coleman McAllister | Defendant | | For the defendant | Plaintiff, Susan Van Hill, seeks damages she claims were caused by a fall that occurred on May 10, 2020 on a rope swing at Defendant Duane and Kathy Houge’s property. Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants were negligent and that their negligence was the cause of Plaintiff’s injuries. Defendants deny that they were negligent, and contend that Plaintiff assumed the risk in using the rope swing and was thereby negligent, and that such negligence was a cause of her injuries. |
| 08/04/2023 | Polk County | | LACL148267 | Nichols et al vs Stone et al | Shannon Henson and Brian Meyer | Bryant Hickie | Josehph Seidlin | Defendant | | For Defendant
The jury found that the Defendant had a legal excuse for violating a law or duty in the operation of her vehicle because was avoiding an imminent collision with the driver of another vehicle, and therefore was not negligent.
| In this case, the plaintiff, Daniel Nichols, claims that he sustained new injuries and a temporary aggravation of prior injuries in a motor vehicle collision which occurred on July 11, 2018 near the intersection of University Avenue and 48th Street in Des Moines, involving him and the defendant, Ruth Stone. The parties dispute who was at fault for this accident. The plaintiff, Gina Nichols, claims loss of spousal consortium as a result of Mr. Nichols' injuries. Defendants dispute the nature, cause, and extent of the injuries Mr. Nichols claims, as well as the amount of damages sought by Plaintiffs. |
| 05/29/2025 | Dubuque County | Personal Injury - Other Negligence - Lead Poisoning; Consumer Fraud; Breach of Contract (Implied Warranty of Habitability); Landlord/Tenant; Fraudulent Misrepresentation | LACV114484 | Taylor Whitacre et al. v. McDermott Enterprises, LLC and Uriah Miller | Matthew Preston; Cara Roberts | Phil Jensen, Chris Raker (Defendant McDermott Enterprises); Ed Henry, Anna Wolle (Defendant Miller | Monica Zrinyi Ackley | Plaintiff | 1695193 | For Plaintiffs on Plaintiffs’ Claims of Negligence, Consumer Fraud, Implied Warranty of Habitability/Landlord Tenant
For Defendant Miller on Defendant McDermott Enterprises’ Claim of Negligence and Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Negligence Damages (Against Defendants McDermott Enterprises, Miller)
Future Medical Expenses: $617,729
Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $837,464
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Past: $50,000
Loss of Full Mind and Body – Future: $50,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Past: 50,000
Physical and Mental Pain and Suffering – Future: 50,000
Loss of Companionship – Past: $20,000
Loss of Companionship – Future: $20,000
TOTAL NEGLIGENCE DAMAGES: $1,695,193
Comparative Fault: ☒Plaintiffs 27%; Defendant McDermott Enterprises 63%; Defendant Miller 10%
Habitability / Landlord Tenant Damages (Against Defendant McDermott Enterprises)
TOTAL HABITABLILITY DAMAGES: $5,500
Consumer Fraud Damages (Against Defendant McDermott Enterprises)
Future Medical Expenses: $617,729
Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $837,464
Other Damages: $67,876
Statutory damages: $5,000
TOTAL CONSUMER FRAUD DAMAGES: $1,528,069
Punitive Damages
Punitive Damages – Defendant McDermott Enterprises: $50,000
Punitive Damages – Defendant Miller: $20,00.00
TOTAL PUNITIVE DAMAGES: $70,000 | This action involves lead poisoning of I.L. The Plaintiffs allege McDermott Enterprises, LLC (“McDermott”) as owner and landlord had a duty to inform them of the presence and/or risk of lead-based paint hazards in the residence they leased from it commencing in 2018. They claim McDermott as owner and landlord had a duty to maintain the property in a habitable and safe condition. They assert McDermott’s failure to maintain the property resulted in a diagnosis of lead poisoning that has caused permanent physical and cognitive injury to I.L.. Plaintiffs further allege that McDermott engaged in consumer fraud under Iowa law. Plaintiffs allege Uriah Miller (“Miller”), as the former owner and seller of the property to McDermott, failed to properly disclose the presence of lead-based paint and/or on-going monitoring obligations.
McDermott denies that its conduct was the cause of any of Plaintiffs’ injuries. McDermott asserts that Lead-Based Pamphlet was provided at the time of the review of the property. It also asserts conduct of the plaintiffs contributed to, resulted in or caused Plaintiffs’ injury.
McDermott alleges Miller has responsibility for Plaintiffs’ injuries as the former owner and seller of the property. McDermott asserts Miller fraudulently misrepresented the condition of the property or negligently failed to disclose the condition of the property at the time of the sale to McDermott Enterprises.
Miller denies Plaintiffs’ and McDermott’s claims against him. He further asserts the claims raised by McDermott are time barred by the statute of limitations. |
| 05/23/2025 | Woodbury County | Contract/Commercial - Other | LACV188684 | Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. v. Sioux Contractors, Inc., Mark Albenesius, Inc., and Robert J. Agnus | Jessica Ann Board | Scott Allen Hindman and Stephen E. Doohen | Honorable Patrick H. Tott | Plaintiff | 925000 | For plaintiff:
Damages: $925,000.00
TOTAL DAMAGES: $925,000.00 | This case involves the construction of a truck dealership by Sioux Contractors, Inc. for Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. During construction and upon completion of the construction of the dealership a dispute arose between Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. and Sioux Contractors, Inc. regarding alleged deficiencies in the construction of said building and the exterior concrete around the building. Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. is seeking damages for the alleged deficiencies. Sioux Contractors, Inc. denies the claims of Sioux City Truck & Trailer, Inc. and disputes the amounts of damages it seeks in this case. |
| 09/27/2024 | Woodbury County | Contract - Fraud Misrepresentation | LACV205399 | BOSE, ANDREW VS. SIOUX CITY TRUCK & TRAILER, INC. | STEPHEN E DOOHEN | JESSICA ANN BOARD | Patrick H. Tott | Plaintiff,Defendant | 89334 | For the plaintiff and defendant
Damages: To Plaintiff: $66,000 plus 6.1% interest from September 27, 2024;
To Defendant: $89,334.29 plus 6.1% interest from September 27, 2024
TOTAL DAMAGES: To Plaintiff: $66,000 plus 6.1% interest from September 27, 2024; To
Defendant: $89,334.29 plus 6.1% interest from September 27, 2024 | The case involved a dispute over repairs made to Andrew Bose’s semi-truck following an accident. Bose alleged that Sioux City Truck & Trailer improperly converted his truck by asserting an Artisan’s Lien and refusing to release it. He sought damages and punitive damages. Sioux City Truck & Trailer denied the claims and counterclaimed for breach of contract, asserting Bose failed to pay for repairs. The jury awarded damages to both parties on September 27, 2024, and the court ruled on Plaintiff’s Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict and request for Remittitur and entered judgement on June 7, 2025. |
| 02/15/2022 | Winneshiek County | : civil extortion | LACV026061 | Shannon Duncan Vs Ford Motor Credit Et Al | Dennis G Larson, Jeremy Lee Thompson | Elizabeth Blackwell Wright, Angela Ellen Dralle | Laura Parrish | | | For Defendant Ford Motor Credit, Inc., for Plaintiff against Defendants Repossessors, Inc .and Bruce Shores for $8,000.00 | This case involves a claim asserted by plaintiff Shannon Duncan against defendants Ford Motor Credit, Repossessors Inc.. and Bruce Shores for civil extortion arising out of seizure and repossession of Shannon Duncan's Ford Edge Automobile and its contents. While holding it, Defendants threatened to retain her Ford Edge and demanded Duncan release Defendants for all of their liabilities. Defendants would not return her Ford Edge until she signed and released the of their liabilities. As a result of these acts, Plaintiff claims she has suffered financial loss and damages. Shannon Duncan also seeks punitive damages against Defendants based on the conduct of Ford Motor Credit Company, Repossessors, Inc. and Bruce Shores.
Defendants have denied the claims made by the plaintiff. |
| 06/20/2016 | Linn County | Wrongful termination - age | LACV082822 | Moeller v. Metal Design Systems | Bill Stone | Matt Novak | | | | Defense Verdict | |
| 08/01/2016 | Muscatine County | Wrongful Termination | LACV022714 | Hyten v. HNI | Bill Bribriesco | David Bowers | | | | Defense verdict | |
| 08/22/2016 | Linn County | Wrongful termination | LACV077305 | Schoon v. City of Cedar Rapids et al | Landon Dufoe | Patricia Kropf | | | | Defense Verdict | |
| 12/12/2017 | Pottawattamie County | Wrongful termination | LACV114588 | RICHARD YOUNG V. OMAHA STANDARD, LLC | Andrew Lawrence Legrant | Ruth Ann Hargens Horvatich | | | | Plaintiff's verdict: $24,311 | In this case plaintiff Richard Young claims that his former employer Omaha Standard, LLC violated Iowa’s workplace drug testing law by requiring him to undergo a drug test not authorized under the law. Defendant Omaha Standard, LLC denies Young’s claim. |
| 03/05/2018 | Delaware County | Wrongful termination | LACV008271 | Deborah Ferguson v. Exide Technologies, Inc et al. | Amy Beck | Thomas Wolle | | | | Plaintiff's verdict: Lost wages-$45,606.40; Past mental P/S - $12,000 | This is a civil case brought by Plaintiff Deborah Ferguson against Defendants Fred Gilbert and Exide Technologies, Inc. Ms. Ferguson was employed by Exide Technologies, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. On November 2, Defendants asked Ms. Ferguson to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Believing the tests violated the law, Ms. Ferguson refused to take the tests. Defendants fired her because of her refusal. Ms. Ferguson then brought this lawsuit, making two claims.
Ms. Ferguson’s first claim is that Defendants violated Iowa law by demanding she submit to an illegal drug and alcohol test. Iowa Code section 730.5 sets forth requirements for workplace drug testing in the private sector. Section 730.5(8) provides strict guidelines employers must follow when selecting employees for drug or alcohol testing. If an employer fails to meet the requirements set forth in this section, it has violated Iowa’s drug testing law and is subject to civil liability. Ms. Ferguson’s second claim is that Defendants’ decision to fire her for refusing to take an illegal drug test also violated the public policy of the State of Iowa. An employer may not fire an employee for a reason that violates the public policy of our state. A public policy violation is present when an employer terminates an employee in retaliation for performing an important and socially desirable act, such exercising a statutory right or refusing to commit an unlawful act. Refusing to submit to an illegal drug test is the type of protected activity on which a public policy claim may be based. The Court has already found as a matter of law that Defendants violated (1) Iowa Code section 730.5 and (2) the public policy of the State of Iowa when Defendants fired Ms. Ferguson for refusing to submit to an illegal drug test. Because of those findings by the Court, your only task is to decide the monetary value of Plaintiff’s damages. Ms. Ferguson claims damages for lost wages and benefits, as well as compensation for her emotional pain and loss of enjoyment of life. You may also decide if Defendants should be required to pay punitive damages. |
| 11/19/2018 | Black Hawk County | Wrongful Termination | LACV127195 | K NORRIS VS PARTY CITY CORPORATION | CARTER JOEL STEVENS
GLENN LEONARD JOHNSON
HEATHER A PRENDERGAST | ERIN ROSE NATHAN
THOMAS DAG WOLLE | BRADLEY JOHN HARRIS | | | Plaintiff's verdict - $80,000: Back pay - $40,000; Past emotional distress - $40,000 | This is a civil case brought by Plaintiff Kellie Norris against Defendant Party City. Plaintiff alleges she was discriminated against by Defendant when it failed to accommodate her pregnancy related conditions or to engage in the interactive process required when an accommodation is sought by an employee. Plaintiff further alleges that her pregnancy was illegally considered by Defendant in the decision to terminate her employment with it. Defendant denies the allegations made by Plaintiff and further asserts it employment decisions were for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. |
| 10/27/2022 | Johnson County | Wrongful injunction, unjust enrichment | EQCV078007 | University of Iowa vs American Arbitration Assoc. | Jeffrey Allan Stone (for Intervenor/Counterclaimant Modern Piping, Inc.) | Ryan Sheahan and Kayla Burkhiser Reynolds. (For Counterclaim Defendant University of Iowa) | Chad Kepros | | | For Plaintiff/Intervenor and Counterclaimant against Counterclaim Defendant University of Iowa
Unjust enrichment: $12,784,177.00
Costs, fees and expenses to dissolve injunction $21,784.50
Total $12,805,961.50 | In this case, The University of Iowa, Board of Regents, State of Iowa (“Iowa”) and Modern Piping, Inc. entered into a construction agreement in 2013 appointing Modern Piping, Inc. to serve as the mechanical contractor for the construction of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
The UICH contract included an arbitration agreement. Iowa and Modern Piping agreed to arbitrate all disputes between Iowa and Modern Piping, Inc. that are referred to the Design Professional.
On March 23, 2016, Modern Piping filed its Demand for Arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) seeking to arbitrate its claims relating to the UICH Contract that were referred to the Design Professional. The next day, March 24, 2016, Iowa refused to participate in the arbitration.
On April 1, 2016, Iowa filed a petition for an injunction against the AAA in state court. The lawsuit sought an immediate temporary injunction, as well as a permanent injunction. Specifically, Iowa asked the Court to enjoin the AAA from arbitrating a dispute between Iowa and Modern Piping. That same day, Iowa’s ex parte motion for temporary injunction was granted without a hearing on April 1, 2016.
The Court later dissolved the temporary injunction after determining the doctrine of arbitral immunity applied on January 10, 2017. The case is about whether the University of Iowa’s injunction was wrongful and the University of Iowa’s unjust enrichment due to the injunction. |
| 05/11/2015 | Jefferson County | Wrongful Discharge & Punitive Damages // Counterclaim: Interference w/ Bus. Relationship, Breach of Fiduciary Duty | LALA003886 | Anderson v. Anderson Tooling | Steven Gardner | Steven Ballard | | | | Verdict for Plaintiff: $146,387.01; Verdict for Defendant / Counter-plaintiff: $772.297.72 | |