UPDATE: Supreme Court of Iowa COVID-19 Impact on Court Services

Legal Update by Attorney Tyler Smith and Law Clerk Jordan GehlhaarOn 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 operation…

Iowa COVID-19 Legislation

Legal Update by Attorney Alison Stewart On June 18, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a piece of legislation relating to premises liability immunity for COVID-19 exposure, known as Senate File 2338. The Iowa House had previously passed this legislation. The legislation original…

Premises Liability Case Law Update

Legal Update by Attorney Clarissa BierstedtOn June 5, 2020, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a Ruling in the case of Debra Gries v. Ames Ecumenical Housing, Inc. d/b/a Stonehaven Apts. In the case, Plaintiff, Debra Gries, claimed she slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside her apartment building. …

Medical Malpractice Case Law Update

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

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

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

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

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

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…

COVID-19 – An Update From Peddicord Lillis

To our Valued Clients and Friends: Peddicord Lillis is committed to doing what is best for our clients, our community, and our employees and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. As we continue to provide quality legal services to our clients, while doing our part to help prevent t…

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