In Charles Deutmeyer v. Innovative Ag Services Co., File No. 5066077 (Arb. Dec. March 12, 2020), the Deputy Commissioner found that Claimant failed to prove the accepted work injury caused Claimant’s right shoulder condition and the need for surgical intervention. The...
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RICHARDS OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR A TAVERN SELLING PITCHERS OF ALCOHOL IN ITS ESTABLISHMENT
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, Civil Litigation, Recent Verdicts/Decisions
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 intoxicated. See Iowa...
THILL OBTAIN DEFENSE VERDICT IN A MULTIPLE SHOULDER INJURY CASE
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation Defense
Congratulations to Attorneys Pete Thill 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 right shoulder....
RULING FROM DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FINDS NO JURISDICTION OVER POLICE OFFICER’S WORK INJURY
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, Jean Dickson, Recent Verdicts/Decisions, Workers' Compensation Defense
Attorneys Jean Dickson and Amanda Richards obtain ruling that an Iowa Police Officer receiving benefits under Iowa Code Chapter 411 could not claim benefits under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act.
RICHARDS OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR A BAR UNDER THE “SOLD AND SERVED” REQUIREMENT OF THE IOWA DRAM SHOP ACT
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, Civil Litigation, Recent Verdicts/Decisions
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 "an alleged...
Dickson successfully defends employer on issue of permanency of an accepted work injury.
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 4, 2020 | Attorneys, Blog, Jean Dickson, Workers' Compensation Defense
Employer successful in defending permanency of an accepted work injury claim.
“PROPOSED” LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE IOWA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Jul 24, 2020 | Blog, 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...
NAVIGATING UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
With the March 27, 2020 passing of the CARES Act, there is now a comprehensive state and federal unemployment system for individuals out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR ILLINOIS AND IOWA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
Small Businesses in Iowa and Illinois have upcoming time-sensitive options for relief due to COVID-19. If a small business is considering these grants and loans, the application process should be started right away.
Sharing Custody During the COVID-19 Crisis
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 19, 2020 | Barb Wallace, Blog, Family Law
New Guidelines for families navigating shared custody during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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