Nanci K. Butler Claim
Barry A. Lindahl, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
196 Dubuque Building
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-6824
(319) 583-4113
(319) 583-1040 FAX
E-mail: balesq@mwci.net
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September 12, 2000
Mr. Frank Miller
Claims Manager
Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa
5701 Greendale Road
Johnston, Iowa 50131
RE: Nanci K. Butler vs. City of Dubuque
Dear Frank:
Enclosed is a copy of an Original Notice and petition filed
against the City of Dubuque in connection with a fall at Five Flags
Center on September 11, 1998. Ms. Butler originally filed a claim
on September 24, 1998 and this was sent to PERS on September 30th
of that year.
We are forwarding copies of these documents, together with the
background material on the original claim, to Les Reddick, Esq.,
for a defense.
Lindahl
Counsel
BAL/cg/enc
cc - Mr. Michael C. Van Milligen
cc Ms. Jeanne Schneider
cc Mr. Gil Spence
cc Les V. Reddick, Esq.
cc Mr. Frank R. O'Connor
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RECEIVED
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IN AND FOR DUBUQ~.COUNTY
City Cierk's uTTlce
Dubuque, IA
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA,
NANCI K. BUTLER,
Plaintiff,
v.
LAW NO. LACV
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Defendant.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition has been filed on the
8th day of September, 2000, in 'the Office of the Clerk of this
Court, naming you as the Defendant in this action. A copy of the
Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to thif3
Notice. The Plaintiff's attorney is JamesJ.goth,whbse address
is 1400 University Ave., Suite I), Dubuqu,e, IO\tia.> ' 52001 (Phone:3J9:'\i'
557 -1611; Fax: 319 - 557 - 9775) . -,:::.; i,.. "'...")'! .0;/,'".'
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You must serve a MotIon orAns.\\fE!l:'z!'{J.thJ.n20 days after servIce
of this Original Notice upon you,ancii"withina reasonable time
thereafter, file your motion or answer.~ith the' Clerk of Court for
Dubuque County at 720 Central Avenue in"Dubuque,' Iowa. If you do
not, judgment by default may be rendered.againstyou for the relie;",
demanded in the Petition.' .
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IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT
YOUR INTERESTS.
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF fic:;e.,EIIDAND
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FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY
NANCI K. BUTLER,
Plaintiff,
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DUBUQUE COUNTY. IOWA
LAW NO. LACV
v.
CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Defendant.
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PETITION
The Plaintiff, Nanci K. Butler, for cause of action against
the Defendant, City of Dubuque, states:
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1. That the Plaintift was at all times material hereto a
resident of Dubuque County, Iowa.
2. Defendant, City of Dubuque, is an Iowa municipality and
the owner and operator"of the Five Flags Civil Center. . ,<i."
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3. ()n the 11th day of September, 1998, the Plaintiff,. NancJ."
K. Butler,' was attending an event at the Dubuque Five Flags Civic'';>'
Center.. While walk~ngin the area of,t~e portable beer staIl~"
Plaintiff..trippecloyer'araised mat J:hat,~~as ..,covering cords';aha
'w:Lres' andc~ell.""j,:~;~:rJ;~@;::,i '.. ",;:.~z;t:;i;;' ",. ...... · "'~ 'd'
4 ..That theprokimate cause of the fall' was the negligence;~.
of Defendant, City ofp\].buque, in the follqwing particulars: . ..~;M1,i::
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A. In creating this.haz..ardous condition; and
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B. In' feiling.';:~-g/ ""'''''' '<',.' an<?i Butl~r. of' .."
dangerous "c.:onCfit.ion:'""Jc' ~ ,_:,~,,\ . <"ci,,,, .
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'~)fhj u~ies';':nas .~~~~~;-,., '.',.":> .\O~i.full.trS'~~~O'~~ay'"~f'ast")"'~naJ? fut~
has ~ncur~~g '.' pa~n,~n.c:i,{~'H~fer~ng (past.",,~,p~Slent.,Clnd f\lture);
.incurred .rct~ci~cal:'F~'~enE3.~j..-.has . sustainegi.;a...l~$sof.;earl1:Lngs a
his future .'earning'Cili{~rcity; . and has'>"~~'~tCiineda16ss of
enjoyment of life,alL.,to her detriment...."':.':.: ;.';;"',
6. That the damages sustained by the Plaintiff are in excess
of the small claims jurisdictional amount and Defendant, of
Dubuque, is liable to her for said damages.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nanci K. Butler, prays for j
against Defendant, City of Dubuque, in an amount which will
fairly and adequately compens~te the Plaintiff for her 10
legal interests thereon, and the costs of this action.
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NANCI K. BUTLER, Plaintiff;
BY ~g /;~
Jamei':J. Roth #DU1000076
Benjamin J. Roth #DU0016253
ROTH & HENKELS
1400 University Ave., Suite:
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (319) 557-1611
Fax: (319) 557-9775
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NANCI K. BUTLER, t)ubuqUQ, V\
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Plaintiff,
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Defendant.
ORIGINAL NOTICE
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition has been filed on the
8th day of September, 2000, in. the Office of the Clerk of this
Court, naming you as the Defendant in this action. A copy of the
Petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this
Notice. The Plaintiff's attorney is James J. Roth, whose address
is 1400 University Ave., Suite D, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (Phone: 319-
557 - 1611 i Fax: 3 19 - 557 - 9775) .
You must serve a Motion or Answer within 20 days after service
of this Original Notice upon you, and, within a reasonable time
thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for
Dubuque County at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa. If you do
not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief
demanded in the Petition.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to
participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your
district ADA coordinator at 319/589-4448. (If you are hearing
impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).
(SEAL)
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CLERK OF COURT
Dubuque County Courthouse
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
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IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT
YOUR INTERESTS.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF :I~A,=>I~nAND FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY
NANCI K. BUTLER,
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LAW NO. LACV
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Defendant.
PETITION
The Plaintiff, Nanci K. Butler, for cause of action against
the Defendant, City of Dubuque, states:
1. That the Plaintiff was at all times material hereto a
resident of Dubuque County, Iowa.
2. Defendant, City of Dubuque, is an Iowa municipality and
the owner and operator of the Five Flags Civil Center.
3. On the 11th day of September, 1998, the Plaintiff, Nanci
K. Butler, was attending an event at the Dubuque Five Flags Civic
Center. While walking in the area of the portable beer stand,
Plaintiff tripped over a raised mat that was covering cords and
wires and fell.
4. That the proximate cause of the fall was the negligence
of Defendant, City of Dubuque, in the following particulars:
A. In creating this hazardous condition; and
B. In failing to warn Nanci Butler of the existence of this
dangerous condition.
5. That as a proximate result of the Defendant's negligence,
the Plaintiff, Nanci K. Butler, has sustained severe and permanent
injuries; has suffered loss of full use of body (past and future) ;
has incurred pain and suffering (past, present and future); has
incurred medical expense; has sustained a loss of earnings and of
his future earning capacity; and has sustained a loss of the
enjoyment of life, all to her detriment.
6. That the damages sustained by the Plaintiff are in excess
of the small claims jurisdictional amount and Defendant, City of
Dubuque, is liable to her for said damages.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nanci K. Butler, prays for judgment
against Defendant, City of Dubuque, in an amount which will fully,
fairly and adequately compensate the Plaintiff for her loss, for
legal interests thereon, and the costs of this action.
NANCI K. BUTLER, Plaintiff;
BY
~~J.~~ #DUI000076
Benjamin J. Roth #DU0016253
ROTH & HENKELS
1400 University Ave., Suite D
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (319) 557-1611
Fax: (319) 557-9775