{"id":17938,"date":"2023-04-09T16:44:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T16:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=17938"},"modified":"2023-04-15T14:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T14:19:37","slug":"iowa-tort-claims-act-simplified","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=17938","title":{"rendered":"Iowa Tort Claims Act (simplified)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>This page is continued from <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=11248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting Started<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=10714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Law Self-Help<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=17592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assess Your Case<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=7037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torts<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=10879\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Types of Torts<\/a>\u00a0&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=7971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government Tort<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=7919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tort Claims Acts<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">*****************************<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.iowa.gov\/docs\/ico\/chapter\/669.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa Tort Claims Act<\/a>, &#8220;<span dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #800000;\" role=\"presentation\">A<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=7059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">made<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">under<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">this<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">chapter<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">filed<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">director<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dom.iowa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">department<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of management<\/span><\/a><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">who<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">acknowledge<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">receipt<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">on<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">behalf<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state.<\/span><\/span>&#8220;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Note that after you file with the department of management, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa Attorney General<\/a> &#8220;<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">consider<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ascertain,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">adjust,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">compromise,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">settle,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">determine,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">allow<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">that<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">subject<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> [the Iowa Tort Claims Act].<\/span>&#8221;\u00a0 Therefore, expect a response from the Attorney General after filing.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here&#8217;s a standard claim form that can be used under the Iowa Tort Claims Act.\u00a0 This form was created using <a href=\"https:\/\/openai.com\/blog\/chatgpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChatGPT<\/a>, and integrating requirements written in <a href=\"https:\/\/casetext.com\/regulation\/iowa-administrative-code\/agency-543-appeal-board-state\/chapter-1-tort-claims\/rule-543-13-form-of-claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa Admin. Code r. Rule 543-1.3<\/a>:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Iowa-Tort-Claims-Act-form-1.pdf\">Iowa Tort Claims Act &#8211; form<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #993300;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key Excerpts from the Act:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">liable<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">respect<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">such<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claims<\/span>&#8230;<\/strong><strong> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">same<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">extent<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">private<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">individual<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">under<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">like<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">circumstances.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the State Denies Your Claim:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Attorney General may deny your claim, stating that they do not owe you for the damages you alleged.\u00a0 In this case, you may wish to proceed by filing a lawsuit against the State (see <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=17807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">file a complaint<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowacourts.gov\/iowa-courts\/district-court\/judicial-district-5\/district\/5\/county\/polk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polk County (Federal) District Court<\/a> has exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=5206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jurisdiction<\/a> over claims filed against the State, so that is where you will need to file the complaint.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Service of Summons:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">A<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=10761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">suit<\/span><\/a> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">commenced<\/span>&#8230; <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">serving<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">attorney<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">general<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">attorney <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">general\u2019s<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">duly<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">authorized<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">delegate<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">charge<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov\/about-us\/divisions\/special-litigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">tort<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claims<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">division<\/span><\/a> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">service<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">an <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">original<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">notice.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">have<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">thirty<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">days<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">within<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">which<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">enter<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">its<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">general<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">special <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">appearance<\/span>.\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=3954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Service of Summons<\/a>.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300; font-size: 14pt;\">Settlement:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 W<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ith<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">view<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">doing<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">substantial<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">justice,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">attorney<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">general<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">authorized<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">compromise <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">settle<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">suit<\/span>&#8230; <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">approval<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">court<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">which<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">suit<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pending.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">A<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ny<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">award<\/span>&#8230; <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">accepted<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claimant<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">final<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">conclusive<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">on<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">all<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">officers<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Iowa,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">except<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">when<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">procured<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">means<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">fraud,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">notwithstanding<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">other<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">provisions<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">law<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">contrary<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">acceptance<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claimant<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">such<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">award<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">final<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">conclusive<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">on<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claimant,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">shall<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">constitute<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">complete<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">release<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claimant<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">against<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">against<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">employee<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">state<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">whose<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">act<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">omission<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">gave<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">rise<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #993300;\">Time Limit to File:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">suit<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">must be filed<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">within<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">two<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">years<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">after<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">accrued.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #993300;\">Read the Fine Print:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 While the above directions for filing a claim against the State of Iowa covers the majority of cases, it is worth reading the actual Act carefully, in case certain issues affect your case (see &#8220;exceptions&#8217; within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.iowa.gov\/docs\/ico\/chapter\/669.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa Tort Claims Act<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page is continued from Getting Started &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Civil Law Self-Help &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Assess Your Case &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Torts &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Types of Torts\u00a0&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Government Tort &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Tort Claims Acts: ***************************** \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 According to the Iowa Tort Claims Act, &#8220;A claim made under this chapter shall be filed with the director of the department of management, who shall &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/reunitethestates.org\/?page_id=17938\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Iowa Tort Claims Act (simplified)<\/span> <span 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