On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Sep 9, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, Civil Litigation, Recent Verdicts/Decision
It is a well established principle of Iowa’s Dram Shop Act that in order to be liable to a third party for damages, an establishment must have “sold and served” an alcoholic beverage to a person that it knew or should have known would become...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation Defense
Congratulations to Attorneys Pete Thill and Paul Powers in defending a multiple shoulder injury case where the Claimant was awarded no benefits. In Nelson v. Kraft Heinz Co., File Nos. 5061747/5061748/5067335, the Claimant had a pre-existing condition in the...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Aug 31, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, Jean Dickson, Paul Powers, Recent Verdicts/Decision, Workers' Compensation Defense
On August 31, 2020, Deputy Commissioner Andrew W. Phillips entered a Ruling in favor of the City of Bettendorf, finding that a police officer who was injured in the line of duty was NOT entitled to benefits under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act. On...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
Previously this year, the Workers’ Compensation Commission passed an emergency rule which created a rebuttable presumption for first responders and frontline workers. However, that was quickly withdrawn as it was challenged in court. However, the Legislature has moved...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Aug 18, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, Civil Litigation, Recent Verdicts/Decision
Under the Iowa Dram Shop Act, in order for a tavern to be liable for damages to a third person, the establishment must have “sold and served” an alcoholic beverage to a person it knew or should have known was or would become intoxicated (also known as...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Aug 4, 2020 | Attorneys, Blog, Jean Dickson, Workers' Compensation Defense
Congratulations to Attorney Jean Dickson on a well-reasoned decision by Deputy Commissioner Andrew Phillips. In Baker v. MSC Industrial Direct Co., File No. 5063687 (Arb. Dec. July 31, 2020), the Claimant had a work-related injury in April 2017 when a 750-1000-pound...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog, Paul Powers, Workers' Compensation Defense
These are the current proposed amendments in the Iowa legislature. They do not reflect the current laws in the State of Iowa under Chapters 85 or 85A. HF86 – Changes to Iowa code section 85.27 Iowa Code section 85.27 currently states that the employer has the right to...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | May 22, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
Previously, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission instituted an emergency rule for additional COVID-19 protections for frontline workers and first responders. Following that rule, Illinois retailers and manufacturers filed a lawsuit regarding the...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of employers to close their offices and lay off employees. After these tough, yet necessary decisions employers and their employees must navigate the overwhelming world of unemployment compensation. Generally, unemployment...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
If you operate a small business in the states of Iowa and Illinois, there are some available relief options that may assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching. When researching relief programs and...
