Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 507E.3 (2026)

Fraudulent submissions — penalty

✓ current as of July 2026
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1. For purposes of this chapter, “statement” includes, but is not limited to, any notice, statement, proof of loss, bill of lading, receipt for payment, invoice, account, estimate of property damage, bill for services, diagnosis, prescription, hospital or physician record, X ray, test result, or other evidence of loss, injury, or expense. 2. A person commits a class “D” felony if the person, with the intent to defraud an insurer, does any of the following: a. Presents or causes to be presented to an insurer, any written document or oral statement, including a computer-generated document, as part of, or in support of, a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy, knowing that such document or statement contains any false information concerning a material fact. b. Assists, abets, solicits, or conspires with another to present or cause to be presented to an insurer, any written document or oral statement, including a computer-generated

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Tue Dec 09 22:05:50 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 507E (27, 0) §507E.3, INSURANCE FRAUD 2\n\ndocument, that is intended to be presented to any insurer in connection with, or in support of, any claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy, knowing that such document or statement contains any false information concerning a material fact. c. Presents or causes to be presented to an insurer, any written document or oral statement, including a computer-generated document, as part of, or in, an application for insurance coverage, knowing that such document or statement contains false information concerning a material fact. 94 Acts, ch 1072, §3, 9; 95 Acts, ch 185, §46; 96 Acts, ch 1045, §2 Referred to in §507E.6, 910.1

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2007–2023 · leading case: Brown Ex Rel. Rhiner v. Kerkhoff, 504 F. Supp. 2d 464 (S.D. Iowa 2007).
Brown Ex Rel. Rhiner v. Kerkhoff, 504 F. Supp. 2d 464 (S.D. Iowa 2007). · cites it 9× “¶ 96(b) (citing Iowa Code § 507E.3); ac *536 cord id. ¶ 96(e) (citing N.”
State of Iowa v. Demetrius S. Rimmer v. Rona Murphy v. Melonicka Thomas, 877 N.W.2d 652 (Iowa 2016). · cites it 5× “10; and fraudulent submissions in violation of sections 507E.3, 703.1, and 703.2. The minutes of testimony identified several 'witnesses, including Wolf, Perren, and appraisers from Farmers In-suraiice, American Family Insurance, and Geico Insurance.”
Amended June 22, 2016 State of Iowa v. Demetrius S. Rimmer v. Rona Murphy v. Melonicka Thomas (Iowa 2016). · cites it 5× “10; and fraudulent submissions in violation of sections 507E.3, 703.1, and 703.2. The minutes of testimony identified several witnesses, including Wolf, Perren, and appraisers from Farmers Insurance, American Family Insurance, and Geico Insurance.”
State of Iowa v. Kristina Ann Manasil (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “The surcharge was applied to Manasil’s conviction for insurance fraud under Iowa Code section 507E.3(2)(a). Criminal violations under Iowa Code chapter 507 do not fall within the province of section 911.”
State of Iowa v. Sara Jo Weisbeck (Iowa Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× “The State ultimately charged Weisbeck with two criminal counts: insurance fraud: false material information, in violation of Iowa Code section 507E.3(2)(a) (2022), a class “D” felony; and identity theft over $1500 and under $10,000, in violation of Iowa Code section 715A.”
State of Iowa v. Donna Marie Jones (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “3 (2011), and two counts of insurance fraud, in violation of section 507E.3(2)(a). She contends there is insufficient evidence to support her conviction of arson and one of the fraud charges.”
State of Iowa v. Brian Earl Lebs (Iowa Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “3 (2013), and insurance fraud, in violation of section 507E.3. He claims there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction, the district court abused its discretion in allowing certain witnesses to testify, and his trial counsel was ineffective.”
— Iowa Code § 507E.3(1) — 1 case
Brown Ex Rel. Rhiner v. Kerkhoff, 504 F. Supp. 2d 464 (S.D. Iowa 2007). “¶ 96(b) (citing Iowa Code § 507E.3); ac *536 cord id. ¶ 96(e) (citing N.”
— Iowa Code § 507E.3(2) — 1 case
Brown Ex Rel. Rhiner v. Kerkhoff, 504 F. Supp. 2d 464 (S.D. Iowa 2007). “¶ 96(b) (citing Iowa Code § 507E.3); ac *536 cord id. ¶ 96(e) (citing N.”
— Iowa Code § 507E.3(2)(a) — 6 cases
State of Iowa v. Demetrius S. Rimmer v. Rona Murphy v. Melonicka Thomas, 877 N.W.2d 652 (Iowa 2016). “10; and fraudulent submissions in violation of sections 507E.3, 703.1, and 703.2. The minutes of testimony identified several 'witnesses, including Wolf, Perren, and appraisers from Farmers In-suraiice, American Family Insurance, and Geico Insurance.”
Brown Ex Rel. Rhiner v. Kerkhoff, 504 F. Supp. 2d 464 (S.D. Iowa 2007). “¶ 96(b) (citing Iowa Code § 507E.3); ac *536 cord id. ¶ 96(e) (citing N.”
Amended June 22, 2016 State of Iowa v. Demetrius S. Rimmer v. Rona Murphy v. Melonicka Thomas (Iowa 2016). “10; and fraudulent submissions in violation of sections 507E.3, 703.1, and 703.2. The minutes of testimony identified several witnesses, including Wolf, Perren, and appraisers from Farmers Insurance, American Family Insurance, and Geico Insurance.”
State of Iowa v. Kristina Ann Manasil (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). “The surcharge was applied to Manasil’s conviction for insurance fraud under Iowa Code section 507E.3(2)(a). Criminal violations under Iowa Code chapter 507 do not fall within the province of section 911.”
State of Iowa v. Sara Jo Weisbeck (Iowa Ct. App. 2023). “The State ultimately charged Weisbeck with two criminal counts: insurance fraud: false material information, in violation of Iowa Code section 507E.3(2)(a) (2022), a class “D” felony; and identity theft over $1500 and under $10,000, in violation of Iowa Code section 715A.”
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