Investigation finds improper brick removal and inadequate oversight caused deadly Iowa building collapse

A report concluded that removing brick and inadequate shoring caused the partial building collapse in Iowa that killed 3 people.
The root cause was removing brick from the west wall during repairs, compromising the structure.
Inadequate and improper shoring and not realizing the wall was load-bearing also contributed.
Lawsuits filed blame the owner, engineering firm, and city for negligence leading to the tragedy.
The 116-year-old building had a history of improper maintenance according to the investigation.