Supreme Court of Iowa

Jason Carter v. State of Iowa, Mark D. Ludwick, Special Agent of the Iowa Department of Public Safety and Mark D…

May 12, 2023

Summary

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Jason Carter’s constitutional tort claims, holding that the so‑called Godfrey claims are unavailable because Burnett v. Smith overruled Godfrey, and therefore the claims must be dismissed.