Firm Supports 2018 Bras for the Cause Gala Fundraiser
- Sep 21, 2018
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Designed by staff members at Peddicord Lillis, these seven Bras and many more will be auctioned October 11 at the annual Gala fundraiser for Bras for the Cause. Currently on display at Valley West Mall, the public can vote on the Bras during Bras Gallery Days Sept. 28-30 at the mall. Legal …
Peddicord Attorneys Attend Annual Workers' Compensation Institute
- Aug 27, 2018
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Attorneys Adam Bates and Alison Stewart attended the Workers’ Compensation Institute’s 2018 Conference October 19-22 in Orlando, Florida. The 73rd Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the 30th Annual Safety and Health Conference focuses on national workers’ compensation an…
Lee Hook Recognized in U.S. News Best Lawyers© 2019 Edition
- Aug 22, 2018
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Attorney Lee Hook has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for the 2019 edition in the area of Workers' Compensation - Employers. Lee has been recognized in this category since 2011. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the …
Lee Hook Speaking at NWCDN Annual Conference
- Aug 22, 2018
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Attorney Lee Hook will be a speaker at the annual NWCDN conference, September 27, 2018 in Minneapolis. He will be presenting a Q&A on Iowa Law. Peddicord Lillis is a member of the National Workers' Compensation Defense Network, a unique and dynamic organization consisting of attorneys r…
Introducing WCES and CourtCall at the Division of Iowa Workers’ Compensation
- Aug 02, 2018
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart WCES - Workers' Compensation Electronic System A new electronic filing system is tentatively scheduled to be implemented beginning in December of 2018. The new system will be known as Workers’ Compensation Electronic System, or WCES (pronounced…
Firm Achieves Summary Judgment and Complete Dismissal of Product Defect and Negligence Suit
- Jun 01, 2018
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Attorneys Randy Wilharber and Clarissa Bierstedt achieved summary judgment and complete dismissal of a product defect and negligence suit seeking in excess of 1.5M in damages on behalf of Nestle in defense of a severe burn injury to a minor child who spilled hot water from a Nestle designed beverag…
Late Settlement Sanction
- May 30, 2018
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By order of the Commissioner, beginning July 1, 2018, the Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation will impose a monetary late settlement sanction on parties in cases where settlements are reported to the Division less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the hearing. Settlements …
Firm Obtains Successful Defense Verdict in Jury Trial for Professional Liability Case
- Apr 24, 2018
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Attorneys Jack Wharton and Clarissa Bierstedt successfully obtained a defense verdict as a result of a jury trial for a professional liability lawsuit. The plaintiff brought a negligence claim against an insurance agency alleging it made changes to her insurance coverage without her consent. The ju…
Calculating the Rate of Compensation – Tips, Tricks and Traps
- Apr 16, 2018
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When an employee has been injured and is entitled to temporary or permanent workers’ compensation benefits, a calculation of the employee’s average weekly wage and rate is required. In order to calculate the rate of compensation, the “gross earnings” of the employee must be determined and then …
Firm Celebrates Staff and Provides Community Donation
- Apr 16, 2018
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To recognize staff, Peddicord Lillis held its annual Essential People Day celebration with a catered luncheon at the office and a Puppy Party. The non-profit, AHeinz57 Pet Rescue, brought 3 puppies that were up for adoption to the office to "hang out" with staff members. In addition, the f…