Injured Worker Waits Too Long to File Malpractice Suit Against Doctor

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker waited too long to file a malpractice action against the doctor who had treated her work injures. Case: Crow v. Jabbari, No. 19-1566, 07/22/2020, published. Facts: Meta Crow worked at Centro Inc., a plastic manufacturing plant in North Liberty, Iowa. An explosion occurred at the plant in January 2013. She suffered burns and an injury to her right arm. Crow received treatment at the emergency room, then followed up with Dr. Sarvenaz Jabbari. Jabbari saw Crow four times during January and February 2013. During her first visit, Crow described cons...