DAVENPORT, IOWA - MAY 29: Debris hangs from a six-story apartment building after yesterday's collapse on May 29, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa.
Eight people were rescued from the debris following the collapse which occurred yesterday afternoon. (Photo by S DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The bodies of three men have been removed from the site of a collapsed six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, about a week after part of the century-old structure tumbled to the ground, the city's police chief announced Monday."We don’t have any other information at this time that there are any additional people missing," Chief Jeff Bladel said.As officials were announcing the recovery of the bodies, the first of what could be numerous lawsuits by residents and their families was filed.
Tenant Dayna Feuerbach is accusing the city of Davenport and the building's current and former owners of knowing of the deteriorating conditions and failing to warn residents of the risk.RELATED: Body of missing man found in Iowa apartment collapse; search continues for othersThe lawsuit alleges multiple counts of negligence, seeks unspecified damages and notes that additional suits are likely."The city had warning after warning," attorney Jeffrey Goodman said in an interview with The Associated Press.
He called it a common trend in major structural collapses he’s seen. "They had the responsibility to make sure that the safety of the citizens comes first.