Iowa Code Ann. The state owes its employees a duty of defense and indemnification so long as the employee's conduct was not willful or malicious. Iowa Code Ann. Political subdivisions, including municipalities, cities, and counties, are generally liable in tort for the negligent conduct of employees acting within the scope of their employment. Iowa Code Ann.
Political subdivisions owe a duty of defense and indemnification to their officers and employees.
Iowa Code Ann. Such duty, however, does not apply to actions for punitive damages. Arbitration Iowa law does not require the reference of medical malpractice actions to an arbitrator. All Rights Reserved.