Cases
Significant Cases: Gross v. FBL Fin. Servs., Inc., 557 U.S. 167 (2009). The U.S. Supreme Court held that a plaintiff bringing an age discrimination claim under the ADEA must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that age was the but-for cause of the challenged adverse employment action.
Banks v. John Deere & Co., Case No. 15-2058 (8th Cir. 2016). The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the employer on the plaintiff's race discrimination
harassment claims under Title VII
the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Burse v. Deere & Company, et al., Case No. LACL126338 (Iowa Dist. Ct. 2014). Defense verdict on race discrimination
retaliation claims under the Iowa Civil Rights Act
defeated claim for damages in race harassment claim.
Campbell v. Deere & Company, et al., Case No. LACL123494 (Iowa Dist. Ct. 2013). Defense verdict in race discrimination, race harassment,
retaliation case.
Gross v. FBL Fin. Servs., Inc., Case No. 4:04-cv-60209-TJS (S.D. Iowa 2010). Defense verdict in jury trial involving age discrimination claim under the ADEA
Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Polich v. Prudential Fin., Inc., 2011 WL 3112007 (8th Cir. July 27, 2011).
Ernster v. Luxco, Inc., 596 F.3d 1000 (8th Cir. 2010). Court of Appeals affirmed entry of judgment on defense verdict after jury trial regarding issue of whether the plaintiff was an employee or independent contractor of the defendant. (Plaintiff alleged age discrimination claims under the ADEA
ICRA).
Huffman v. AADG, Inc., 2010 WL 624855 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 24, 2010). Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed district court's entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant on plaintiff's common law claim that he was subject to harassment, constructive discharge,
demotion because of his workplace injury.
Stewart v. Iowa Machinery & Supply Co., Inc., 772 N.W.2d 15 (Iowa Ct. App. 2009). Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed district court's summary judgment ruling dismissing the plaintiffs' civil conspiracy claims because section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act preempted the claims.
Cerwinske v. Cambrex Charles City, Inc., 2009 WL 331365 (8th Cir. Feb. 12, 2009). Court of Appeals affirmed district court's denial of plaintiff's post-judgment motion
District court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant on plaintiff's claims of sex discrimination, harassment,
retaliation under Title VII
the ICRA,
dismissed case in its entirety.
Great Plains Real Estate Dev., LLC v. Union Central Life Ins. Co., 536 F.3d 939 (8th Cir. 2008). In a case of first impression in Iowa, the Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of defendants
upheld the enforceability of a prepayment premium where the prepayment was voluntary.
Van Horn v. Best Buy Stores, L.P., 526 F.3d 1144 (8th Cir. 2008). Court of Appeals affirmed district court's entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant as to the plaintiff's retaliation claims under Title VII
the ICRA.
V
er Linden v. Central Iowa Hospital Corp., Case No. 4:07-cv-189 (S.D. Iowa 2008). Defense verdict in jury trial on age discrimination claims under the ADEA
Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Ernster v. Luxco, Inc., No. 4:07-cv-00319 (S.D. Iowa 2008). Defense verdict in jury trial on issue of whether the plaintiff was an independent contractor or employee of the defendant in bifurcated trial involving age discrimination claim under the ADEA
Iowa Civil Rights Act.
Rouse v. Walter & Assocs., L.L.C., 513 F.Supp.2d 1041 (S.D. Iowa 2007). In copyright infringement action, district court granted summary judgment in favor of client based on work made for hire doctrine.
Draper v. Wellmark, Inc., 478 F.Supp.2d 1101 (N.D. Iowa 2007). District court granted summary judgment in Wellmark's favor
dismissed the case, finding contractual limitations period barred plaintiff's ERISA claim
ERISA preempted negligent misrepresentation claim.
Gen. Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Polk County, Case No. CV5045 (Iowa Dist. Ct.). Directly involved in representation of General Motors Acceptance Corporation in constitutional Commerce Clause
Equal Protection challenge to Iowa's Loan Agencies Tax. The district court held in favor of GMAC, striking down the Loan Agencies Tax as unconstitutional
ordering the defendants to refund over $1,600,000 in taxes.
Jones v. ING North America Ins. Group., 752 N.W.2d 33 (Iowa Ct. App. 2008). Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed district court's judicial review decision affirming the plan administrator's denial of accidental death benefits.
