Iowa

Negligence Doctrine: Modified Comparative Negligence – 51 Percent Bar
Circuit # 8

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Med Pay Subrogation - Yes
PIP Subrogation - No

Statute of Limitations

  • Statute of Repose: Products 15 years
  • Statute of Repose: Real Property 15 years
  • Breach of Contract (Written) 10 years
  • Personal Property 5 years
  • Personal Injury 2 years
  • Warranty N/A
    • Breach of Implied Warranty 5 years
    • Breach of Express Warranty 10 years

Able to Pursue Owner

Sue Owner for Negligence – YES
Suspend Owner’s License – YES

Deductible Reimbursement

Pro Rata State
I.C.A. § 191-15.43 (507B)

Garnishment

YES
(Note: ALL states allow garnishment for child support, alimony, taxes and federal student loans)

Garnishments last for 120 days. The maximum part of an individual’s aggregate disposable earnings for the work week that is subject to garnishment is the lesser of: 1. 25% of the disposable earnings or 2. The amount of the disposable earnings that exceed 40 times the federal minimum hourly rage; There is a sliding scale per creditor (not per judgment) ranging from $250 to 10% of annual wages, depending on annual wages; Public employees can be garnished

Parental Responsibility

Minor (Under 18)
Dollar Limit on Parents’ Liability:

  • $2,000 for one act
  • $5,000 for two or more acts to same claimant

Liability imposed for any unlawful act of minor that causes injury to person or property

Subrogation by Landlord's Carrier against Tenant

YES

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