Iowa settles more than four million from general fund in 2016
Iowa state government paid over 4.65 million from the general fund in fiscal 2016 to settle claims and resolve disputes from employee mistakes misconduct or other damages. The total dropped fourfold from 2015 as construction issues at the Iowa State Penitentiary and other costs faded. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics malpractice payments led the year with about 1.6 million in settlements.
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Des Moines
General Fund
Iowa State Penitentiary
State Appeal Board
Joseph Barry
Iowa
State Department of Corrections
Fort Madison
Walsh Construction Co
State Firm
Janie Jones
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Barry
Iowa Department Gazette of Management Graphic
State settles multiple medical and civil claims total 1.659 million
The state and UI Physicians group split medical settlements 800000 for spinal injuries and 300000 for hernia surgery complications, plus 235000 for confinement case at Iowa Juvenile Home. Additional judgments include 298919 in attorney fees from a Right to Life case, 80000 to an estate over a 2013 Veterans Home death, and 10000 for discrimination claims.
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UI Physicians Group
Regent
Iowa Right To Life Committee
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Finance Board
Iowa Veterans Home
Marshalltown
Iowa Workforce Development
Labor Day at Hawkeye Downs Highlights Union Pride and Wages
James Q. Lynch reports from Cedar Rapids as union members and politicians gather at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for Labor Day celebrations. The event spotlights workforce contributions, 40 hour work week protections, overtime pay, and ongoing concerns about wages, job growth, and offshoring in a mixed political climate.
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Rebecca F. Miller
Linda Rotter
Atkins
Tinker Bell
Linda Hageman
Eric Hageman
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Afscme
Angela Melton
Christopher Moore
Roofers Local 182
Melton
Moore
Hawkeye Downs Expo Center
Rasmussen Reports
Hawkeye Area
Labor Council
Congress
Kelly Steinke
Patty Judge
U.S
Chuck Grassley
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Rod Boshart
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Toledo
Boshart
Thegazette
James Q. Lynch
the Gazette
Monica Vernon
Vernon
Rod Blum
Mike Olson
Olson
Ibew 405
Republican Party
James.lynch
Albia
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Inland Sea - Harlan LLC
Ames, Lowa
Inland-Sea.com
Inland Sea
Harlan
Sioux City
Mason City
Council Bluffs
C.G. Thorkildsen Activity Center
Victoria Street
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Vet’s Auditorium
5Th Avenue
Stoney Creek Inn
3Rd Street
Nacc Muse Norris Conference Center
College Drive
Marriott
Collins Road
Mid-America Center Club Room
Arena One
Arena Way
Ames
Lowa
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