Iowa Supreme Court Overturns Landmark $20.5 Million Verdict in Kono v. D.R. Horton
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a $20.5 million jury verdict in Timothy Kono v. D.R. Horton, Inc., clarifying that the “retained control” doctrine requires more than general authority to stop work…
Resanovic v. Walmart: Federal Slip-and-Fall Litigation Challenges Retail Safety Protocols
Filed in the Southern District of Iowa, this case alleges failure to maintain a safe environment due to a liquid spill. The litigation examines Walmart’s surveillance and maintenance logs to define “constructive notice”.
Midey v. Target Corporation: Analyzing Duty of Care and Comparative Fault
This litigation explores the “open and obvious” doctrine and whether Target should have anticipated invitee distraction. It highlights a trend of moving premises liability cases to federal court for strategic discovery.
Iowa Supreme Court Weighs Landlord Liability for Security Breaches in Butter v. MidWest Property Management
The case tests the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) against common law negligence, examining whether landlord failures in securing master keys created a foreseeable risk. The decision balances tenant safety with landlord limitations and emphasizes the “implied warranty of habitability,” signaling that waivers may not shield landlords from negligence if security vulnerabilities are known.
Davenport Building Collapse: Ruling on Municipal Immunity
The Court is examining whether the city’s actions fall within the “public duty” exception. This litigation challenges statutory immunity and could lead to legislative reforms in building safety oversight.
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