Iowa Supreme Court Opinions Expected to be filed December 5, 2025
24–1160 City of Davenport v. Auditor
Scott County
The Auditor of State and the Attorney General ask the court to resolve who is authorized to represent the Auditor in the City of Davenport’s appeal of an order in an open records case. The Attorney General contends that she is exclusively authorized to represent the Auditor, that she has no conflict of interest, and that any other counsel must be approved by the Executive Council. The Auditor contends that the Attorney General has a conflict of interest in this case and that the general counsel employed by his office may represent him without Executive Council approval.
23–0990 Recio v. Fridley
Warren County
Oscar Recio and Maria Recio appealed from the district court’s order holding the Recios’ former attorney had authority to enter into a settlement agreement and granting Frederick Fridley’s motion to enforce the agreement. The Recios seek further review of the court of appeals’ decision affirming the order.