Judge Sides with Family in Part: Iowa Nursing Home Hygiene Claims Move Forward

A Polk County judge has ruled that a family can proceed with a lawsuit against an Iowa nursing home over allegations that their loved one was left to sit in his own urine, but the judge also dismissed a key claim about failure to provide breathing treatments because the family lacked expert testimony.

This case highlights a growing concern for Iowa families: holding nursing homes accountable for basic care while navigating legal hurdles that can protect facilities from full liability.

What Happened at Parkridge Specialty Care?

Maris Bergis was admitted to Parkridge Specialty Care in Pleasant Hill on September 1, 2023, for what was supposed to be a 48-hour stay after being treated <