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Have Big Jury Verdicts in Discrimination Cases Suddenly Become the New Normal in Iowa?

By Patrick Smith on August 9, 2017
Posted in Litigation and Trials

It’s been a difficult three months for central Iowa employers.   May, June, and July each saw a million dollar plus plaintiff verdict in an employment discrimination lawsuit.    One such verdict in these parts is notable, but three in three months is unheard of until now.  Back in January, we noticed juries in other parts…

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