The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s gross negligence claim against a co-employee for his brother’s fatal railcar accident.
Case: Stalkfleet v. Stroughmatt, No. 24-1816, 02/11/2026, published.
Facts: Damon Stalkfleet and his brother, Dillon Stalkfleet, were a part of a switch operation team at Bakery Feeds railyard. Damon’s job was to operate a Rail King railcar mover, and Dillon served as a spotter.
The Rail King was equipped with an air brake system, but the air brakes were not working. The Rail King also had a wheel brake, which required ...
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