Medical Malpractice Case Law Update
- Jun 16, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Clarissa BierstedtOn March 12, 2020, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling in the medical malpractice case of Sharon Susie and Larry Susie v. Family Health Care of Siouxland, P.L.C. et al. In this case, the plaintiff, Sharon Susie, lost an arm and toes due to necrotizing f…
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Agency Update – June 2020
- Jun 04, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart 1. The Commissioner has extended the suspension of in-person hearings in regular procedure contested cases proceedings through at least September 14, 2020. More information can be found here. 2. The following information and resources will be in effect …
Recent Agency Shoulder Decision: Smidt v. JKB Restaurants, LC
- Jun 04, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart and Law Clerk Jordan Gehlhaar Recently, Deputy Workers’ Compensation Commissioner William Grell issued an arbitration decision defining what constitutes the “shoulder” under Iowa law. One of the main issues was whether the claimant’s work injury sho…
Supreme Court of Iowa Supervisory Order – Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact on Court Services Update
- Jun 03, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Tyler Smith and Law Clerk Jordan Gehlhaar On May 22, 2020, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an order regarding the COVID-19 impact on court services. On May 26, 2020 the Iowa Judicial Branch released an updated summary of modifications to court procedures and judicial operat…
Attorneys Hook and Smith win case at the Supreme Court of Iowa: Anita Gumm v. Easter Seals
- May 15, 2020
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On Friday, May 1, 2020, the Supreme Court of Iowa issued its decision in Anita Gumm v. Easter Seals, in which the Supreme Court agreed with the arguments that had been extensively briefed and then argued by attorneys Lee Hook and Tyler Smith on behalf of Easter Seals. The issue before the Court was…
Iowa COVID-19 FAQs
- Apr 08, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorneys Alison Stewart and Steve Durick 1. Is a positive COVID-19 diagnosis a compensable work injury?In Iowa there is not a black and white answer about compensability relating to the coronavirus. These claims must be evaluated on a case by case basis.Iowa is a combination betwe…
March 11, 2020: Iowa Legal Update
- Mar 16, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Responds to Coronavirus On Friday, March 13, 2020, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Cortese filed an Order responding to Coronavirus concerns. In-person hearings will be suspended beginning March 18, 2020 and c…
January 2020: Workers' Compensation Update
- Jan 24, 2020
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart Happy New Year from Peddicord Lillis! Here is what’s new in Iowa: The Iowa Court of Appeals recently affirmed a favorable agency decision in Harrod v. Advance Services, Inc. and Ace American Insurance Company. The case was defended by Peddicord Lilli…
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Has Implemented an eFiling System
- Jul 21, 2019
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Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart A new electronic filing system has been implemented beginning July 22, 2019. The new system is known as Workers’ Compensation Electronic System, or WCES (pronounced “wick-ess”). The system will provide for electronic filing of all pleadings and documents…
The Iowa Court of Appeals Revisits Basis of Cumulative Injury Claims in the Context of Successive Injuries
- Jun 05, 2019
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Legal Update by Attorney Tyler Smith Gumm v. Easter Seal Society of Iowa, File No. 18-1051 (Iowa, May 15, 2019)The issue in this case involved whether a claimant, after sustaining a traumatic, acute injury, is allowed to bring a cumulative injury claim with regard to symptoms/injuries to that same…