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.

Motorcycle Benefit Ride Leaves One Cedar Rapids Rider Dead

October 8th, 2010
On Sunday, September 12, 2010 a benefit motorcycle ride took place in Iowa honoring Don Griffith Jr. This was the fifth year the benefit ride occurred to honor Griffith who was killed in Iraq in 2005. Unfortunately, at this memorial ride, a fatal mot… Read More
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Categories: Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accidents

Court takes action against Tax Relief Scam

October 8th, 2010
A federal judge in Chicago has issued a temporary restraining order against American Tax Relief LLC for numerous deceptive practices, including false claims in TV, radio and internet ads that it can settle its customers’ delinquent federal and stat… Read More
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud

Cedar Rapids Landlord Sentenced to Prison for Fraud

October 8th, 2010
On Monday, September 27, 2010, Mark W. Bennett, a U.S. District Court Judge, sentenced an Iowa landlord to prison on counts of fraud and perjury. Robert Miell, the 56-year-old landlord, owns hundreds of rental properties throughout Cedar Rapids. He p… Read More
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Categories: Consumer & Financial Fraud

Similac Recalls Baby Formula Because of Risk of Beetles

October 6th, 2010
Abbott, the manufacturer of Similac infant formula, has recalled many types of formula because of fears that the formula may have beetles or larvae in it. The FDA has determined that infants who ingest the formula may suffer gastrointestinal discomfo… Read More
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Categories: Product Liability

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 24-30, 2010

October 5th, 2010
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 24-30, 2010. This year’s theme is “Lead Free Kids for a Healthy Future.” The focus will be on teaching parents how to avoid lead poisoning. The CDC and the EPA are promoting three s… Read More
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Categories: Lead Poisoning

Iowa farmer suffocated in grain bin

October 5th, 2010
A 69 year old southwest Iowa farmer died in a grain bin accident on September 28, 2010. He reportedly was assisting neighbors in loading grain and may have entered the bin when the auger became clogged. One person was injured attempting to locate him… Read More
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Categories: Catastrophic Injuries

Court approves dietary supplement consumer fraud class action

October 5th, 2010
The New Jersey Supreme Court has decided that a New Jersey resident who purchased dietary supplement pills that promised “reduced belly fat” may bring his claim as a class action on behalf of thousands of New Jersey consumers who purchased the pr… Read More
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Categories: Class Actions

Lead Poisoning in Nigeria Prompts UN Assistance

September 23rd, 2010
This week the United Nations announced that it planned to send an emergency team of environmental specialists, along with $2 million dollars, to assist with the outbreak of lead poisoning in Nigeria this year. The outbreak is thought to be caused by… Read More
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Categories: Lead Poisoning

Iowa to Enforce Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair & Painting Program

August 25th, 2010
The state of Iowa recently became authorized to administer the federal Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program. Iowa became the second state in the nation to receive this authorization as Governor Chet Culver certified the prog… Read More
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Categories: Lead Poisoning
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