Iowa Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Davenport Building Collapse Case

Davenport building collapse case heard by Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether the city of Davenport and two employees should have immunity in the fatal collapse of an apartment building. The city’s attorney Jason O’Rourke argued the district court was wrong to say the immunity law doesn’t apply here. “The plaintiffs claims here revolve around the allegation […]

Iowa Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Davenport building collapse lawsuits

The Iowa Supreme Court will determine whether the city employees have immunity from prosecution in the case involving the 2023 Davenport building collapse.

Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments in Davenport building collapse case

The Iowa Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving the partial collapse of a Davenport apartment building, focusing on whether city employees can be sued under qualified immunity.

Iowa Supreme Court to hear case on Davenport building collapse

Three people died when an apartment building partially fell on May 28, 2023. Another survivor was maimed and trapped in the rubble.

Supreme Court hears arguments in Davenport building collapse lawsuit « KJAN | Radio Atlantic, IA – AM 1220

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether the city of Davenport and two employees should have immunity in the fatal collapse of an apartment building. The city’s attorney Jason O’Rourke argued the district court was wrong to say the immunity law doesn’t apply here. “The plaintiffs claims here revolve around the allegation that these employees knew the property should have been vacated but failed to do so. They…