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FARNUM v. G.D. SEARLE & CO., INC.

No. 68856.

339 N.W.2d 392 (1983)

Kathy FARNUM, Joe Farnum, and Kathy and Joe Farnum, As Next Friends and Natural Parents of Joe Jr., Cory, and Michael Farnum, Appellees, v. G.D. SEARLE & COMPANY, INC., a Corporation, Defendant, and Dr. Robert C. Smith, Dr. Raymond Fitzsimmons, Dr. John Kunciates, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

October 19, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John A. McClintock and David L. Brown of Hansen, McClintock & Riley, Des Moines, for appellants.

Fredd J. Haas of Humphrey & Haas, Des Moines, for appellees.

Considered en banc.

McCORMICK, Justice.

Three different statutes of limitations exist for medical malpractice claims, depending on the status of the alleged tortfeasor. One period exists for claims against the state, a second for claims against a municipality, and a third for claims against a private party. The present case involves statutory and constitutional questions concerning claims against physicians employed by a municipality. The...

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