Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C.

$10.9M

Commercial Property Assessment

Iowa Appellate Court upheld a $10.9 million commercial property valuation against Lowe's challenge, affirming the county's assessment based on the property's current use.

$19,347

Personal Injury Defense

Mark Thomas and Emma Steffen secured a favorable jury verdict in a personal injury case, with the jury awarding $19,347.12, substantially less than the $205,127.88 requested by the plaintiff, and denying claims for future medical expenses and emotional damages for pet loss.

$140,000

Motor Vehicle Accident Defense

Andy Hall and Ben Erickson successfully defended a client in a jury trial involving a high-speed collision, resulting in a $140,000 verdict for the plaintiff, significantly less than the $4,000,000 requested and less than the defense's pre-trial offer of $425,000.

$39,000

Workers' Compensation

Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a $39,000 penalty against an employer and insurance carrier for unreasonably terminating workers' compensation benefits without reasonable cause.

$51,000

Motor Vehicle Accident Defense

Ben Erickson obtained a favorable jury verdict for his client in a motor vehicle accident case, with the jury awarding $51,000 in damages, substantially less than the $270,000 requested by the plaintiff and nearly identical to the pre-trial settlement offer.