Wiersgalla v. Garrett

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs Terry and Cindy Wiersgalla, who instituted this personal injury action against defendants Warren Garrett and Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, appeal from a post-trial ruling of the district court, claiming they are entitled to a new trial. Our court of appeals agreed with plaintiffs’ contentions, and reversed and remanded for a new trial on all issues raised. Although we agree that plaintiffs are entitled to a new trial, we believe defendant Iowa Electric Light and Power Company should be exempted from relit-igating a second action.

Accordingly, we…