NPZ, Inc. d/b/a ZTraps
v.
Ultra Image Powder Coating and Altra Corporation, d/b/a Ultra Image Powder Coating
Appellant
NPZ, Inc. d/b/a ZTraps
Appellee
Ultra Image Powder Coating and Altra Corporation, d/b/a Ultra Image Powder Coating
Attorney for the Appellant
Jason B. Bottlinger
Attorney for the Appellee
Brian D. Moore
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Crawford County, Steven J. Andreasen, Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED. Heard by Doyle, P.J., and Tabor and Mullins, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (18 pages)
Live-trap manufacturer N.P.Z., Inc. (ZTraps) appeals the district court’s dismissal of its suit against Ultra Image Powder Coating (Altra), arguing the court erroneously concluded it lacked specific personal jurisdiction over Altra. OPINION HOLDS: Because Altra purposely directed activities at Iowa, and because the litigation arises out of or relates to those activities, Altra’s contacts with Iowa are sufficient to subject it to personal jurisdiction. And we do not believe subjecting Altra to suit in Iowa offends traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Accordingly, we reverse the district court’s dismissal and remand for further proceedings.
