Supreme Court of Iowa

Michelle Bunce, by and through Thomas C. Bunce as guardian, conservator and individually, and Victoria Bunce v…

May 29, 2026

Summary

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed the district court’s denial of the defendants’ motion to dismiss, holding that Miller applies retroactively, the defendants did not waive their challenge, and the original certificate of merit did not substantially comply with Iowa Code §147.140. The case was remanded for dismissal with prejudice.