Iowa County Agrees to Settle Legal Malpractice Lawsuit for $1.22M

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 approval of the amount, with specific settlement agreement terms to be approved by the county’s legal counsel in the case and by the county attorney.

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