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Appeals court overturns workers' comp case

Posted on August 4th, 2009 3 Comments

The Iowa Court of Appeals overturned a district court ruling that originally held the city of Ames liable for paying for the treatment of a city employee's injury.

The original case was between Jerry Tillman, a 25-year-old employee at the city's power plant, and the city of Ames. Tillman was injured Dec. 17, 2005 when he slipped on ice while at work. The city initially declined to pay for the treatment. But the state review board and district court held the city liable.

With the court of appeals overturning the district court's decision, the case will be resubmitted to district court for retrial under the new guidelines.

If you or anyone you know has been hurt while on the job, contact the Iowa workers' compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry at 877-327-2600.

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Government employees fired for purchasing drugs illegally

Posted on July 31st, 2009 1 Comment

Federal officials fired 19 employees from three laboratories near Ames for illegally purchasing low-cost medications. Seventeen of the employees worked for the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and the Center for Veterinary Biologics, while two were employed by the Agricultural Research Service.

Officials said the employees used their veterinary credentials to purchase the low-cost medications, although none of the purchased medications were narcotics. An investigation currently is being conducted by the Office of the Inspector General.

If you are having employment problems, contact Your Iowa Lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., by calling toll free 877-327-2600.

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