Legal Opinion
Messerschmidt v. City of Sioux City
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided November 14, 2002No. 01-1209PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STREIT, Justice.
While volunteering at the Big Parade celebration in Sioux City, Cheryl Messerschmidt was seriously injured when a drunk driver plowed into the golf cart in which she was seated. Before the accident, a Big Parade worker made the decision to remove the road barricade which prevented cars from moving' in this: area during the celebration. Messerschmidt sued the city for her injuries. The city argues it is immune under three theories. The city also argues there was not substantial evidence to support the jury’s apportionment of fault. Messerschmidts cross-appeal arguing the trial…
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