(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Supreme Court Justice Thomas Waterman won’t be a part of the case surrounding the deadly collapse of a Davenport apartment building in 2023. Three people died in the collapse and one woman had her leg amputated be rescue workers to get her out. A statement from the Iowa Judicial Branch says Justice Waterman decided to step away from the case because his former law firm is involved. The firm represents the City of Davenport and two city officials who are named in the lawsuit.

The Iowa Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in early October.