County agrees to accept $1.2 million settlement in legal malpractice lawsuit

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 601

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Osceola County has agreed to settle a legal malpractice lawsuit against its attorneys by accepting a payment of $1.22 million.

Minutes from the county board’s July 21, 2026, meeting indicate the board held an emergency, closed-door discussion to discuss legal strategy, after which the board unanimously agreed to the $1.22 million settlement amount to be paid by the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney.

The board approved the amount subject to the law firm’s …

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