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civil rights claim in Iowa

25 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2023 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Ayala v. Center Line, Inc.green
iowa · 1987 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1990–2018
2 sentences

2018Line, Inc., 415 N.W.2d 603, 605 (Iowa 1987) (“[S]uch fees are separate and distinct from the underlying civil rights violation and are incurred only to remedy the harm already done.”).

1990Ayala v. Center Line, Inc., 415 N.W.2d 603, 605 (Iowa 1987).

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McGhee v. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, IAgreen
iasd · 2007 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016McGhee v. Pottawattamie County, 475 F.Supp.2d 862, 866 (S.D.Iowa 2007).

2016McGhee v. Pottawattamie County, 475 F. Supp. 2d 862, 866 (S.D.

22
Griggs v. Duke Power Co.green
scotus · 1971 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See id. at 436 , 91 S. Ct. at 856 , 28 L.

2014See id. at 436 , 91 S. Ct. at 856 , 28 L.

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Schaffer v. Frank Moyer Construction, Inc.green
iowa · 2001 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Schaffer v. Frank Moyer Construction, Inc., 628 N.W.2d 11, 23 (Iowa 2001) brings the point home.

11
Baird v. Ottumwa Community School Districtgreen
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See id.

11
Board of Supervisors v. Iowa Civil Rights Commissiongreen
iowa · 1998 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Likewise, in Board of Supervisors v. Iowa Civil Rights Commission, this court held that a settlement of a civil rights claim through a negotiated salary increase could not be challenged by the ICRC as discriminatory for “some period of time.” 584 N.W.2d 252, 257 (Iowa 1998).

11
Renda v. Iowa Civil Rights Commissiongreen
iowa · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In Renda v. Iowa Civil Rights Commission, we had to decide whether the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) had jurisdiction over an inmate’s civil rights claim alleging discrimination in employment and housing. 784 N.W.2d 8, 9 (Iowa 2010).

11
Dunlavey v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co.green
iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996It is manifest that not all circumstances that would create a compensable claim for emotional distress benefits under our decision in Dunlavey v. Economy Fire & Casualty Co., 526 N.W.2d 845, 851 (Iowa 1995), would give rise to a sexual discrimination claim under section 601A.6.

11
Phyllis Miller v. Maxwell's International Inc., Dba Maxwell's Plum, Debtor in Possession Carlo Galazzo, Gen. Mgt., Dino La Rosa Don Bohn Don Schupakgreen
ca9 · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Miller v. Maxwell’s Int’l, Inc., 991 F.2d 583, 587 (9th Cir. 1993) (Congress did not intend to impose individual liability on all employees), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1109 , 114 S.Ct. 1049 , 127 L.Ed.2d 372 (1994).

11
Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank of Johnson Cityred
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996As the Supreme Court noted in Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 191 , 105 S.Ct. 3108, 3118-19 , 87 L.Ed.2d 126, 141 (1985), the reason for this emphasis is plain: [Respondent has not yet obtained a final decision regarding how it will be allowed to develop its property.

1996As the Supreme Court noted in Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank, 473 U.S. 172, 191 , 105 S.Ct. 3108, 3118-19 , 87 L.Ed.2d 126, 141 (1985), the reason for this emphasis is plain: [Respondent has not yet obtained a final decision regarding how it will be allowed to develop its property.

11
Iowa State Fairgrounds Security v. Iowa Civil Rights Commissiongreen
iowa · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Hy-Vee, 453 N.W.2d at 516 ; Iowa State Fairgrounds Sec. v. Iowa Civil Rights Comm’n, 322 N.W.2d 293, 296 (Iowa 1982).

11
Harlow v. Fitzgeraldgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 385 , 340, 106 S.Ct. 1092, 1095-96 , 89 L.Ed.2d 271, 277-78 (1986); Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 807 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2732 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 403 (1982).

1989Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 385 , 340, 106 S.Ct. 1092, 1095-96 , 89 L.Ed.2d 271, 277-78 (1986); Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 807 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2732 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 403 (1982).

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Malley v. Briggsgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 385 , 340, 106 S.Ct. 1092, 1095-96 , 89 L.Ed.2d 271, 277-78 (1986); Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 807 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2732 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 403 (1982).

1989Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 385 , 340, 106 S.Ct. 1092, 1095-96 , 89 L.Ed.2d 271, 277-78 (1986); Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 807 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2732 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 403 (1982).

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Frank v. American Freight Systems, Inc.green
iowa · 1987 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See Frank v. American Freight Sys., Inc., 398 N.W.2d 797, 800 (Iowa 1987).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Grahek v. Voluntary Hospital Cooperative Ass'n of Iowagreen
iowa · 1991 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Ass’n of Iowa, Inc., 473 N.W.2d 31, 35 (Iowa 1991) (affirming dismissal of wrongful termination claim that was “indistinguishable from the civil rights claim” as preempted by the ICRA).

2023Ass’n of Iowa, Inc., 473 N.W.2d 31, 35 (Iowa 1991) (affirming dismissal of wrongful termination claim that was “indistinguishable from the civil rights claim” as preempted by the ICRA).

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2017Burlington Northern, 548 U.S. at 69 , 126 S. Ct. at 2415– 16.

2017Burlington Northern, 548 U.S. at 69 , 126 S. Ct. at 2415– 16.

22017–2017
Teachout v. Forest City Community School District green
iowa · 1998
1 sentence

2022Id. at 301 .

12022–2022
Lynch v. City of Des Moines green
iowa · 1990
2 sentences

2021The court examined the fee-shifting statute supporting an award of attorney fees for “[a] successful plaintiff in a civil rights action,” and found “[c]ivil rights awards are intended to remedy the harm done by a civil rights violation and can be characterized more as an equitable remedy than as an award for actual damages.” Id.

2021Lynch involved a civil rights claim against a governmental entity, a police department, and the relevant statute specifically addressed attorney fees. 464 N.W.2d at 240 .

12021–2021
Landals v. George A. Rolfes Co. green
iowa · 1990
1 sentence

2018The court reasoned, “The matter of attorney fees is separate and distinct from the underlying civil rights violation.” Id.

12018–2018
Jew v. University of Iowa green
iowa · 1987
1 sentence

2015Id. at 864-65 .

12015–2015
Sahai v. Davies green
iowa · 1997
1 sentence

1998Id. at 901 .

11998–1998
Spawn v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

1996Miller v. Maxwell’s Int’l, Inc., 991 F.2d 583, 587 (9th Cir. 1993) (Congress did not intend to impose individual liability on all employees), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1109 , 114 S.Ct. 1049 , 127 L.Ed.2d 372 (1994).

11996–1996
Dickerson v. Department of Justice green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

1996Miller v. Maxwell’s Int’l, Inc., 991 F.2d 583, 587 (9th Cir. 1993) (Congress did not intend to impose individual liability on all employees), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1109 , 114 S.Ct. 1049 , 127 L.Ed.2d 372 (1994).

11996–1996
Puppolo Family Trust v. United States green
scotus · 1994
1 sentence

1996Miller v. Maxwell’s Int’l, Inc., 991 F.2d 583, 587 (9th Cir. 1993) (Congress did not intend to impose individual liability on all employees), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1109 , 114 S.Ct. 1049 , 127 L.Ed.2d 372 (1994).

11996–1996
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. v. Iowa Civil Rights Commission green
iowa · 1990
1 sentence

1991Hy-Vee, 453 N.W.2d at 516 ; Iowa State Fairgrounds Sec. v. Iowa Civil Rights Comm’n, 322 N.W.2d 293, 296 (Iowa 1982).

11991–1991
Polk County Iowa v. Iowa State Appeal Board green
iowa · 1983
1 sentence

1987The defendants suggest that our recognition and application of the specific reference requirements in Polk County v. Iowa State Appeal Board, 330 N.W.2d 267 , 276 n. 4 (Iowa 1983), if logically extended to fit the context of the present civil rights claim, requires an affirmance of the district court’s decision.

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 216.6 (10) IA § Iowa Code § 17A.19 (6) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e (5) IA § Iowa Code § 216.11 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 216.18 (4) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-2(a)(1) (4) IA § Iowa Code § 4.6 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-2 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-2(k) (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 139 (1982–2026) CA 60 (1987–2025) MI 40 (1983–2026) IA 25 (1987–2023) TX 25 (1979–2021) MA 21 (1986–2025) FL 20 (1985–2020) NY 17 (1977–2020) NJ 15 (1980–2026) KY 13 (1992–2022) WV 12 (1985–2023) WA 12 (1981–2021) KS 12 (1973–2001) OH 12 (1984–2020) CT 11 (1982–2005) AZ 10 (1983–2014) NM 10 (1984–2025) PA 10 (1982–2020) TN 9 (1995–2025) GA 8 (1981–2021) CO 7 (1985–2025) AR 7 (1998–2013) IN 7 (1988–1999) UT 7 (1986–2012) OK 7 (1993–2025) NV 6 (1998–2021) ME 6 (1994–2022) ID 6 (1986–2016) OR 5 (1988–2022) MT 5 (1990–2008) MN 4 (1988–2017) DC 4 (1989–2002) WI 4 (1983–2023) LA 4 (2007–2014) MO 4 (1989–2022) RI 4 (1993–2004) AL 4 (2002–2016) WY 3 (1990–2007) VT 3 (1995–2014) ND 3 (1994–2006) NC 3 (1995–2024) DE 2 (1987–2017) NH 2 (1979–2016)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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