Struck v. Mercy Health Services-Iowa Corp.
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The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the district court dismissing Plaintiff's professional negligence action against several healthcare providers, holding that the district court properly dismissed the complaint on the ground that Plaintiff failed to file the certificate of merit required by Iowa Code 147.140.
Plaintiff filed this action alleging professional negligence, negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of professional staff and other claims. The district court dismissed the petition under section 147.140. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Plaintiff exclusively alleged professional negligence claims that fell within the scope of section 147.140, and therefore, the district court correctly dismissed the complaint.
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