Balster v. State

McGIVERIN, Justice.

Plaintiffs Larry G. Balster and Gretchen A. Balster appeal from the trial court’s order denying them prejudgment interest on their judgment against defendant State of Iowa in a tort action under Iowa Code chapter 25A. We affirm.

On appeal, plaintiffs contend that Iowa Code section 535.3 (1983) supports their claim to prejudgment interest, notwithstanding the contrary language of section 25A.4.

I. Factual background. On February 12, 1978, Larry G. Balster was injured when his car, in which he was riding as a passenger, went out of control and crashed on an icy approach ramp to…