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Case No. 24-0346

Kelly Brodie, Dr. John Heffron, Katherine King, Dr. Michael Langenfeld, Katherine Rall and Jamie Shaw
v.
Jerry R. Foxhoven, Richard Shults, Jerry Rea, Mohammad Rehman, Glenwood Resource Center and Iowa Department of Human Services

Plaintiffs Kelly Brodie and other employees of Glenwood Resource Center (collectively, “Brodie”) appeal from a district court’s order granting summary judgment against Brodie’s wrongful termination in violation of public policy claim. Brodie argues Iowa, federal, and international law all provide clear and well-recognized public policies against the abuse of GRC residents, and that they were wrongfully terminated for attempting to protect GRC residents from excessive hydration, overuse of restraints, and other abuses.

County:
Mills
Trial Court Case No.:
LACV027160

Appellant

Kelly Brodie, Dr. John Heffron, Katherine King, Dr. Michael Langenfeld, Katherine Rall and Jamie Shaw

Appellee

Jerry R. Foxhoven, Richard Shults, Jerry Rea, Mohammad Rehman, Glenwood Resource Center and Iowa Department of Human Services

Attorneys for the Appellant

Dwyer Arce
Kathryn Jones
Natalie Pieper

Attorneys for the Appellee

Eric H. Wessan
Breanne A. Stoltze
Adam Kenworthy
Ryan P. Sheahan

Amicus Curiae

Gary Dickey

Supreme Court

Oral Argument Schedule

15-15-5

Apr 15, 2025 7:00 PM Shaw Center for the Performing Arts at Graceland University, 1 University Place

Briefs

Supreme Court Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-0346
Date Published:
May 23, 2025

Other Information

Date Retained:
Nov 26, 2024

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