Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Dentons Davis Brown in High-Profile Civil Rights Case

"On October 27, 2025, Dentons Davis Brown attorneys Maggie Hanson and Kacy Flaherty-Tarpey achieved a significant victory for their client in the Iowa Supreme Court case Rheeder v. City of Marion et al. The case involved allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against the City of Marion and its officials by a former janitor. The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision, dismissing all claims against the defendants, including the Administrative Manager represented by Hanson and Flaherty-Tarpey. This ruling concludes the litigation with a complete dismissal of the case."

**Law Firms and Parties Involved:** Dentons Davis Brown represented the Administrative Manager in the case Rheeder v. City of Marion et al., which involved claims against the City of Marion, Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, and the Administrative Manager. **Transaction Description:** The case centered on allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation under the Iowa Civil Rights Act brought by a former janitor for the City of Marion. The plaintiff claimed inappropriate conduct by the Deputy Chief of Police and retaliatory behavior from the Chief of Police and the Administrative Manager after she reported the misconduct. The Iowa Supreme Court ultimately reversed the District Court’s denial of summary judgment, leading to a complete dismissal of all claims against all defendants. **Lawyers Involved:** - Maggie Hanson, Attorney at Dentons Davis Brown, involved in the defense of the Administrative Manager. - Kacy Flaherty-Tarpey, Alumna of Dentons Davis Brown, also involved in the defense of the Administrative Manager. (Note: The press release does not specify the seniority or practice area of the lawyers involved.)

Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Dentons Davis Brown in High-Profile Civil Rights Case

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