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loss of consortium claim in Iowa

21 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2024 2 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Bowman v. Bennettgreen
iowa · 1977 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1995
2 sentences

1995See Ohlen v. Harriman, 296 N.W.2d 794, 795-96 (Iowa 1980); Michael, 292 N.W.2d at 420 ; Bowman v. Bennett, 250 N.W.2d 47, 50 (Iowa 1977); and Van Ellen v. Meyer, 207 N.W.2d 552, 554 (Iowa 1973).

1984The question raised by Aquaslide is whether pertinent language in a stipulation entered into by the Beecks and incorporated in the divorce decree, see Bowman v. Bennett, 250 N.W.2d 47, 50 (Iowa 1977), specifically preserved the loss of consortium claim.

22
Madison v. Colbygreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988We rejected this characterization of a loss of consortium claim in Fuller and in the more recent decision of Madison v. Colby, 348 N.W.2d 202, 208-09 (Iowa 1984).

1988We rejected this characterization of a loss of consortium claim in Fuller and in the more recent decision of Madison v. Colby, 348 N.W.2d 202, 208-09 (Iowa 1984).

22
Fuller v. Buhrowgreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1988
2 sentences

1988In Fuller v. Buhrow, 292 N.W.2d 672, 675-76 (Iowa 1980), we held that the contributory fault of an injured spouse does not provide a defense to a loss of consortium claim brought on behalf of the deprived spouse against a third-party tort-feasor.

1988In Fuller v. Buhrow, 292 N.W.2d 672, 675-76 (Iowa 1980), we held that the contributory fault of an injured spouse does not provide a defense to a loss of consortium claim brought on behalf of the deprived spouse against a third-party tort-feasor.

22
Beeck v. S.R. Smith Co.green
iowa · 1984 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Smith Co., 359 N.W.2d 482, 486-87 (Iowa 1984) (holding that a minor child’s loss-of-consortium claim for an injured parent is subject to “the statute [of limitations] applicable to minors,” not the statute applicable to the parent).

2016Smith Co., 359 N.W.2d 482 , 486–87 (Iowa 1984) (holding that a minor child’s loss-of-consortium claim for an injured parent is subject to “the statute [of limitations] applicable to minors,” not the statute applicable to the parent).

12
Michael v. Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperativegreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1995
2 sentences

1995See Ohlen v. Harriman, 296 N.W.2d 794, 795-96 (Iowa 1980); Michael, 292 N.W.2d at 420 ; Bowman v. Bennett, 250 N.W.2d 47, 50 (Iowa 1977); and Van Ellen v. Meyer, 207 N.W.2d 552, 554 (Iowa 1973).

1984Michael v. Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative, 292 N.W.2d 417, 420 (Iowa 1980).

12
Sylvester v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.green
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See In re Est. of Sylvester, 559 N.W.2d 285, 288 (Iowa 1997) (“Denying indemnification from the proceeds of a loss-of- consortium claim will not subvert the intention of section 85.22, which is to prevent double recovery.”); Bertrand v. Sioux City Grain Exch., 419 N.W.2d 402, 405 (Iowa 1988) (denying indemnification from a third-party settlement for a wrongful death suit, to the extent the proceeds never reached the employee’s dependent); Toomey v. Surgical Servs., P.C., 558 N.W.2d 166, 170 (Iowa 1997) (denying indemnification when Iowa Code section 147.136 prevented the plaintiff’s tort recov

11
Bertrand v. Sioux City Grain Exchangegreen
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See In re Est. of Sylvester, 559 N.W.2d 285, 288 (Iowa 1997) (“Denying indemnification from the proceeds of a loss-of- consortium claim will not subvert the intention of section 85.22, which is to prevent double recovery.”); Bertrand v. Sioux City Grain Exch., 419 N.W.2d 402, 405 (Iowa 1988) (denying indemnification from a third-party settlement for a wrongful death suit, to the extent the proceeds never reached the employee’s dependent); Toomey v. Surgical Servs., P.C., 558 N.W.2d 166, 170 (Iowa 1997) (denying indemnification when Iowa Code section 147.136 prevented the plaintiff’s tort recov

11
Toomey v. Surgical Services, P.C.green
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See In re Est. of Sylvester, 559 N.W.2d 285, 288 (Iowa 1997) (“Denying indemnification from the proceeds of a loss-of- consortium claim will not subvert the intention of section 85.22, which is to prevent double recovery.”); Bertrand v. Sioux City Grain Exch., 419 N.W.2d 402, 405 (Iowa 1988) (denying indemnification from a third-party settlement for a wrongful death suit, to the extent the proceeds never reached the employee’s dependent); Toomey v. Surgical Servs., P.C., 558 N.W.2d 166, 170 (Iowa 1997) (denying indemnification when Iowa Code section 147.136 prevented the plaintiff’s tort recov

11
Johnson v. Farmergreen
iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Johnson v. Farmer, 537 N.W.2d 770, 773 (Iowa 1995).

11
McGranahan v. McGoughgreen
kan · 1991 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Schrock v. Shoemaker, 159 Ill.2d 533 , 203 Ill.Dec. 787, 790 , 640 N.E.2d 937, 940 (1994) (not aKowing a workers’ compensation Ken to attach to proceeds of a loss-of-consortium claim because the consortium claim “is an independent action brought in the surviving spouse’s name to recover for injuries she suffered in her own right as a result of the death of the decedent”); McGranahan v. McGough, 249 Kan. 328 , 820 P.2d 403, 411 (1991) (“Because the employer has paid nothing to the injured worker for loss of services [consortium], any recovery as a result of a loss of services action against

1997See Schrock v. Shoemaker, 159 Ill.2d 533 , 203 Ill.Dec. 787, 790 , 640 N.E.2d 937, 940 (1994) (not aKowing a workers’ compensation Ken to attach to proceeds of a loss-of-consortium claim because the consortium claim “is an independent action brought in the surviving spouse’s name to recover for injuries she suffered in her own right as a result of the death of the decedent”); McGranahan v. McGough, 249 Kan. 328 , 820 P.2d 403, 411 (1991) (“Because the employer has paid nothing to the injured worker for loss of services [consortium], any recovery as a result of a loss of services action against

11
Huber v. Hoveygreen
iowa · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Huber v. Hovey, 501 N.W.2d 53, 57 (Iowa 1993).

11
Schrock v. Shoemakergreen
ill · 1994 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Schrock v. Shoemaker, 159 Ill.2d 533 , 203 Ill.Dec. 787, 790 , 640 N.E.2d 937, 940 (1994) (not aKowing a workers’ compensation Ken to attach to proceeds of a loss-of-consortium claim because the consortium claim “is an independent action brought in the surviving spouse’s name to recover for injuries she suffered in her own right as a result of the death of the decedent”); McGranahan v. McGough, 249 Kan. 328 , 820 P.2d 403, 411 (1991) (“Because the employer has paid nothing to the injured worker for loss of services [consortium], any recovery as a result of a loss of services action against

1997See Schrock v. Shoemaker, 159 Ill.2d 533 , 203 Ill.Dec. 787, 790 , 640 N.E.2d 937, 940 (1994) (not aKowing a workers’ compensation Ken to attach to proceeds of a loss-of-consortium claim because the consortium claim “is an independent action brought in the surviving spouse’s name to recover for injuries she suffered in her own right as a result of the death of the decedent”); McGranahan v. McGough, 249 Kan. 328 , 820 P.2d 403, 411 (1991) (“Because the employer has paid nothing to the injured worker for loss of services [consortium], any recovery as a result of a loss of services action against

11
Miller v. Wellman Dynamics Corp.green
iowa · 1988 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Miller v. Wellman Dynamics Corp., 419 N.W.2d 380, 384 (Iowa 1988) (holding a parent’s claim for loss of consortium of an adult child is not recognized at common law, by statute, or by rule).

11
Kulish v. West Side Unlimited Corp.green
iowa · 1996 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Kulish v. West Side Unlimited Corp., 545 N.W.2d 860, 862 (Iowa 1996).

11
Van Ellen v. Meyergreen
iowa · 1973 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Ohlen v. Harriman, 296 N.W.2d 794, 795-96 (Iowa 1980); Michael, 292 N.W.2d at 420 ; Bowman v. Bennett, 250 N.W.2d 47, 50 (Iowa 1977); and Van Ellen v. Meyer, 207 N.W.2d 552, 554 (Iowa 1973).

11
Ohlen v. Harrimangreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Ohlen v. Harriman, 296 N.W.2d 794, 795-96 (Iowa 1980); Michael, 292 N.W.2d at 420 ; Bowman v. Bennett, 250 N.W.2d 47, 50 (Iowa 1977); and Van Ellen v. Meyer, 207 N.W.2d 552, 554 (Iowa 1973).

11
Beeck v. Aquaslide 'N' Dive Corp.green
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Beeck v. Aquaslide ’N’ Dive Corp., 350 N.W.2d 149, 167 (Iowa 1984); Michael v. Harrison County Rural Elec.

11
Tomlinson v. Siehlgreen
kyctapphigh · 1970 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Tomlinson v. Siehl, 459 S.W.2d 166, 168 (Ky.1970); Box v. Walker, 453 A.2d 1181, 1183 (Me.1983).

1990Tomlinson v. Siehl, 459 S.W.2d 166, 168 (Ky.1970); Box v. Walker, 453 A.2d 1181, 1183 (Me.1983).

11
Box v. Walkergreen
me · 1983 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Tomlinson v. Siehl, 459 S.W.2d 166, 168 (Ky.1970); Box v. Walker, 453 A.2d 1181, 1183 (Me.1983).

1990Tomlinson v. Siehl, 459 S.W.2d 166, 168 (Ky.1970); Box v. Walker, 453 A.2d 1181, 1183 (Me.1983).

11
Feltch v. General Rental Co.green
mass · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

11
Christie v. Maxwellgreen
washctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

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Reese v. Werts Corp.green
iowa · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Peterson v. Pittman, 391 N.W. 2d 235, 238 (Iowa 1986); Reese v. Werts Corp., 379 N.W.2d 1, 4 (Iowa 1985).

1988See Peterson v. Pittman, 391 N.W. 2d 235, 238 (Iowa 1986); Reese v. Werts Corp., 379 N.W.2d 1, 4 (Iowa 1985).

11
Ziegler v. United States Gypsum Companygreen
iowa · 1960 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Lantis v. Condongreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

11
Grover P. MacOn v. Seaward Construction Company, Inc.green
ca1 · 1977 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal. App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); *102 Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

1988Other comparative fault jurisdictions which have refused to characterize a loss of consortium action as derivative include Macon v. Seaward Construction Co., 555 F.2d 1, 2 (1st Cir.1977) (applying New Hampshire law); Lantis v. Condon, 95 Cal.App.3d 152, 157 , 157 Cal.Rptr. 22, 24 (1979); Feltch v. General Rental Co., 383 Mass. 603, 608 , 421 N.E.2d 67, 70-71 (1981); Christie v. Maxwell, 40 Wash.App. 40, 44 , 696 P.2d 1256, 1258 (1985).

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Peterson v. Pittmangreen
iowa · 1986 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988See Peterson v. Pittman, 391 N.W. 2d 235, 238 (Iowa 1986); Reese v. Werts Corp., 379 N.W.2d 1, 4 (Iowa 1985).

1988See Peterson v. Pittman, 391 N.W. 2d 235, 238 (Iowa 1986); Reese v. Werts Corp., 379 N.W.2d 1, 4 (Iowa 1985).

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Wilson v. Iowa Power & Light Co.green
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Lampe v. Lagomarcino-Grupe Companygreen
iowa · 1959 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Schwennen v. Abell green
iowa · 1988
2 sentences

1993First, he claims that Schwennen v. Abell, 430 N.W.2d 98 (Iowa 1988), and Nichols v. Schweitzer, 472 N.W.2d 266 (Iowa 1991), stand for the proposition that there can be no apportionment of fault on a loss of consortium claim.

1992Schwennen, 430 N.W.2d at 104 .

21992–1993
Voss v. State, Iowa Department of Transportation green
iowa · 1996
1 sentence

2024As the Voss court explained, the mother “had no claim as the parent of the decedent because Iowa has not recognized a loss of consortium claim by a parent for the death of an adult child.” Id. at 881 n.3.

12024–2024
Yulin Li ex rel. Lee v. Rizzio green
iowactapp · 2011
1 sentence

2017Id. at 359–60.

12017–2017
Nichols v. Schweitzer green
iowa · 1991
1 sentence

1993First, he claims that Schwennen v. Abell, 430 N.W.2d 98 (Iowa 1988), and Nichols v. Schweitzer, 472 N.W.2d 266 (Iowa 1991), stand for the proposition that there can be no apportionment of fault on a loss of consortium claim.

11993–1993
Hinners v. Pekin Insurance Co. green
iowa · 1988
1 sentence

1991For example, in Hinners v. Pekin Insurance Co., 431 N.W.2d 345 (Iowa 1988), we held that the phrase included a loss of consortium claim by a person covered by the policy but not injured in the accident.

11991–1991
Williams v. State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1968
11987–1987
Peterson Ex Rel. Peterson v. Taylor green
iowa · 1982
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 613.15 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 611.20 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 633.336 (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

CT 71 (1979–2025) LA 69 (1988–2023) OH 66 (1983–2025) IL 52 (1983–2025) CA 51 (1988–2025) PA 49 (1986–2026) GA 45 (1983–2025) TX 36 (1991–2022) MA 29 (1980–2023) FL 29 (1988–2024) MI 28 (1978–2026) IN 26 (1982–2020) MO 22 (1974–2021) NM 21 (1996–2025) WA 21 (1987–2021) MS 21 (1990–2024) IA 21 (1981–2024) NY 19 (1983–2024) ME 19 (1978–2020) NJ 14 (1982–2019) TN 14 (1997–2026) MD 14 (1984–2014) AL 12 (1986–2015) RI 12 (1992–2026) CO 12 (1986–2011) MN 12 (1981–2026) AZ 11 (1985–2026) SC 10 (1986–2025) KY 9 (1980–2025) VT 9 (1987–2026) SD 8 (1994–2007) HI 7 (1983–2024) DC 7 (1997–2025) DE 7 (1988–2025) NC 7 (1999–2022) WI 5 (1986–2020) AK 5 (1975–2020) MT 5 (1987–2014) WV 5 (1993–2013) OR 4 (1993–2021) ID 4 (1985–2025) UT 3 (2002–2018) NH 2 (1985–1987) NV 2 (1996–2023) NE 2 (2006–2013) AR 2 (2003–2003) ND 2 (1992–2015) WY 2 (2002–2008)

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