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foreseeability analysis in Iowa

11 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2026 6 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Regan v. Denbar, Inc.green
iowactapp · 1994 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021In considering the Hoyt case, the district court then went on to observe that “[s]mall changes in facts may make dramatic changes in how much risk is foreseeable.” Similarly, in discussing the case of Regan v. Denbar, Inc., 514 N.W.2d 751, 752 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994), the district court found the case distinguishable because that bar fight case “pass[ed] the most basic foreseeability analysis.” According to the district court, in the fight setting, the bartender has “a duty of reasonable care,” and “in light of foreseeability,” it was reasonable to call the police.

2021In considering the Hoyt case, the district court then went on to observe that “[s]mall changes in facts may make dramatic changes in how much risk is foreseeable.” Similarly, in discussing the case of Regan v. Denbar, Inc., 514 N.W.2d 751, 752 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994), the district court found the case distinguishable because that bar fight case “pass[ed] the most basic foreseeability analysis.” According to the district court, in the fight setting, the bartender has “a duty of reasonable care,” and “in light of foreseeability,” it was reasonable to call the police.

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State v. Connergreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982We believe the foreseeability requirement, coupled with the requirement of recklessness, see State v. Conner, 292 N.W.2d 682, 686 (Iowa 1980), will prevent the possibility of harsh or unjust results in involuntary manslaughter cases.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Leeann Mitchell, Individually, and on Behalf of D.E., Her Minor Child v. Cedar Rapids Community School District green
iowa · 2013
2 sentences

2021Id. at 702 .

2021Id. at 702 .

32021–2021
Thompson v. Kaczinski green
iowa · 2009
2 sentences

2021Id. at 835 .

2021Id. at 835 .

32021–2021
Air & Liquid Systems Corp. v. DeVries green
scotus · 2019
2 sentences

2022Id. at 993–94. 25 The “plaintiff friendly” approach adopted by the Third Circuit in the DeVries case used a foreseeability rule: “A manufacturer may be liable when it was foreseeable that the manufacturer’s product would be used with another product or part, even if the manufacturer’s product did not require use or incorporation of that other product or part.” Id.

2022Id. at 993–94. 25 The “plaintiff friendly” approach adopted by the Third Circuit in the DeVries case used a foreseeability rule: “A manufacturer may be liable when it was foreseeable that the manufacturer’s product would be used with another product or part, even if the manufacturer’s product did not require use or incorporation of that other product or part.” Id.

22022–2022
Smalley v. Dewberry green
iowa · 1986
2 sentences

2015A few years later, we elaborated on the foreseeability requirement: We conclude that our Smalley holding in fact reaffirmed the Svendsen holding, stating “the manufacturer in Svendsen was indirectly, through others, seeking to secure a market in Iowa.” 379 N.W.2d at 925 .

2015A few years later, we elaborated on the foreseeability requirement: We conclude that our Smalley holding in fact reaffirmed the Svendsen holding, stating “the manufacturer in Svendsen was indirectly, through others, seeking to secure a market in Iowa.” 379 N.W.2d at 925 .

22015–2015
Brokaw v. Winfield-Mt. Union Community School District green
iowa · 2010
1 sentence

2026Id. at 391 .

12026–2026
Smith v. Air Feeds, Inc. green
iowactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1999Smith, 519 N.W.2d at 831 .

11999–1999
State v. McFadden green
iowa · 1982
1 sentence

1991McFadden, 320 N.W.2d at 613 .

11991–1991
Commonwealth v. Root green
pa · 1961
2 sentences

1982We disagree with the Root court’s apparent opinion that drag racing on a public street is “not generally considered to present the likelihood of a resultant death.” 403 Pa. at 575 , 170 A.2d at 311 .

1982We disagree with the Root court’s apparent opinion that drag racing on a public street is “not generally considered to present the likelihood of a resultant death.” 403 Pa. at 575 , 170 A.2d at 311 .

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 613.18 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 123.49 (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

CA 79 (1960–2025) TX 79 (1976–2026) IL 43 (1969–2015) OH 42 (1991–2025) TN 38 (1992–2025) FL 35 (1960–2026) IN 31 (1984–2025) OR 29 (1952–2024) MD 27 (1958–2025) PA 23 (1985–2025) KS 22 (1979–2026) MI 21 (1959–2025) GA 21 (1964–2024) AZ 18 (1979–2026) WA 17 (1998–2025) NY 16 (1982–2024) CT 16 (1983–2019) UT 16 (1987–2024) DC 13 (1986–2023) DE 12 (1987–2025) MS 12 (1971–2021) IA 11 (1982–2026) NJ 11 (1985–2025) ME 10 (1982–2016) RI 10 (1992–2019) AL 10 (1975–2014) NM 10 (1962–2020) LA 10 (1956–2016) KY 9 (2007–2024) NC 9 (1954–2020) CO 8 (1986–2026) SD 7 (1992–2021) NH 7 (1985–2023) MA 6 (1995–2020) SC 6 (1986–2017) OK 6 (2010–2022) MO 6 (1992–2025) MN 5 (2000–2019) AK 5 (1974–2000) WI 5 (1985–2026) MT 5 (1993–2025) VT 5 (1998–2023) NV 4 (2000–2023) WY 4 (2018–2024) WV 2 (2001–2001) HI 2 (1997–2008) VA 2 (1994–2012)

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