Iowa Legal News | Cedar Rapids Lawsuit News

As you may know, laws are often interpreted, tested, and even changed through the daily events around us. Do you keep up with Iowa legal news? This webpage strives to keep our readers informed of the pertinent legal cases taking place today, as well as what these cases mean to the law in general.

Class Action Settlement: Linn County Iowa Case Number LACV 091106

May 23, 2019

These materials relate to the lawsuit captioned Vondell Prime, Rocky Wicher, Michelle Lutenske, and Joyce Davis, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated v. CR Five Seasons Property LLC, CR Five Seasons LLC, MHPI Finance, Inc. and Universal Utilities, Inc., Linn County Iowa Case Number LACV 091106.

Defective Pickup Truck Caused Car and House Fire in Cedar Rapids

June 20th, 2011
On Wednesday night, June 1, 2011, a car fire occurred in Cedar Rapids. Fire fighters were called to a home located at 1730 C Avenue NW, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa around 11 p.m. According to Iowa officials, neighbors alerted the Gardner family that their… Read More
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Categories: Product Liability

Why Are Certain Iowa Nursing Homes Immune to Fines?

June 8th, 2011
A recent report by the Des Moines Register reveals that some nursing homes in Iowa are immune to fines. Although a typical Iowa nursing home can get slapped with a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation that caused someone’s injury or death,… Read More
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Categories: Catastrophic Injuries

Iowa-Based Company at Center of Class Action Suit

June 4th, 2011
Since class action cases require certification before they can proceed as a consumer class action lawsuit, it was already a victorious day for some consumers after a judge recently certified that the case against Pella Corporation could be considered… Read More
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Categories: Class Actions

Iowa Employees Involved in Class Action Lawsuit with Wal-Mart Reached Settlement

May 5th, 2011
Recently, a class action lawsuit in Iowa was settled involving Iowa employees of Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’s Clubs who were involved in the Class Action lawsuit Mussmann, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. However, before this case was settled, the… Read More
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Categories: Class Actions

Northeast Iowa Woman Accused of Identity Theft

March 19th, 2011
On Wednesday, March 2, 2011, a northeast Iowa woman was accused of identity theft. Authorities say that a 36-year-old woman of Elgin, Iowa, was arrested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Fayette County Jail. Tiqua Rene And… Read More
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud

Iowa Financial Fraud Scheme Lands Man in Federal Prison for Defrauding Farmers & Banks

March 11th, 2011
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, the U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa sentenced a man to over 12 years in prison for defrauding farmers and banks out of their money. Authorities indicated that this fraudulent financing scheme swindled people… Read More
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud

Six Plaintiffs Request Class Action Certification Against Apartments Downtown in Iowa City

March 5th, 2011
A pending class action lawsuit has been filed against Apartments Downtown in Iowa City, regarding lease and rental code violations. The lawsuit is against Apts. Downtown Inc., also known as, Apartments Downtown, Apartments Near Campus, Associated Uni… Read More
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Categories: Class Actions

Iowa Elderly Residents Seek Class Action Certification in BedBug Lawsuit

February 19th, 2011
Elderly and disabled tenants at two Des Moines, Iowa apartment buildings are suing their apartment owners and managers seeking back rent, hardships and lost property due to a substantial bedbug infestation. Residents said they told the managers about… Read More
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Categories: Class Actions

Lawrence "Junior" Brehm Killed in School Parking Lot Accident

February 10th, 2011
The man killed Tuesday morning in a Dubuque school district parking lot has been identified as Lawrence S. “Junior” Brehm, 33, of Dubuque, Iowa. The incident remains under investigation, but preliminary reports indicate that Brehm, who wa… Read More
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Categories: Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents

Two Fatal Accidents in Williamsburg, Iowa

February 7th, 2011
wo men were killed in Williamsburg, Iowa on Thursday, in separate accidents. Frank Meager, 33, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, was cutting down a tree near the 2600 block of O Avenue in rural Williamsburg at about 12:45 p.m. when the tree fell and crush… Read More
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Categories: Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents
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