Jacob M. Rose, individually and as executor of the Estate of Jack F. Rose and Jeremy P. Rose, individually,
v.
Oakland Healthcare Management, LLC, d/b/a Oakland Manor
Jacob and Jeremy Rose sued Oakland Healthcare Management following the death of their father, Jack Rose. The Roses argued Oakland Manor engaged in recklessness or willful misconduct by failing to implement proper COVID-19 prevention protocols in the skilled nursing facility where Mr. Rose resided. The district court granted Oakland Manor’s motion for summary judgment, finding that the evidence was insufficient as a matter of law to show that Oakland Manor’s conduct was reckless or willful, as required to overcome the COVID-19 healthcare provider immunity of Iowa Code section 686D.6. The court of appeals affirmed, and the Roses applied for further review.
Applicant
Jacob M. Rose, individually and as executor of the Estate of Jack F. Rose and Jeremy P. Rose, individually,
Resister
Oakland Healthcare Management, LLC, d/b/a Oakland Manor
Attorney for the Applicant
Jon H. Johnson
Attorneys for the Resister
Jeff W. Wright
Zackary A. Martin
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15-15-5
Nov 13, 2025 9:00 AM
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Amy Zacharias, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer and Schumacher, P.J. Opinion by Schumacher, J. Dissent by Tabor, C.J. (18 pages)
Plaintiffs appeal the district court decision granting summary judgment after finding Iowa Code section 686D.6 (2022) precluded their claim. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the grant of summary judgment. DISSENT ASSERTS: Because I believe that the Roses created a jury question on the recklessness of the nursing facility’s actions, I respectfully dissent.