Jesse Vroegh
v.
Iowa Department of Corrections, et al., and Wellmark, Inc.
The Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa Department of Administrative Services, and Patti Wachtendorf appeal from a jury verdict entered in favor of plaintiff Jesse Vroegh on his claims of sex and gender identify discrimination in employment under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff Vroegh cross-appeals from the summary judgment ruling dismissing his discrimination claims against Wellmark, Inc., the third-party administrator of the State’s employer-provided healthcare benefits plan.
County:
Polk
Appellee
Jesse Vroegh
Appellant
Iowa Department of Corrections, et al., and Wellmark, Inc.
Attorneys for the Appellee
Rita Bettis Austen
Shefali Aurora
John A. Knight
Melissa C. Hasso
Attorneys for the Appellant
William A. Hill
Debra Hulettt
Leslie C. Behaunek
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
15-15-5
Sep 15, 2021 9:00 AM
Briefs
Supreme Court Opinion
Opinion Number:
20-0484
Date Published:
Apr 01, 2022
Date Amended:
Jul 27, 2022
Other Information
Date Retained:
May 26, 2021