Marcus v. Young

SNELL, Justice.

This case involves the release of plaintiffs student records at the University of Iowa by the legal custodian pursuant to a subpoena. Plaintiff claims he was harmed by the release of his records and asserts an action for damages based on negligence. He claims his negligence action is authorized by statute and administrative rule. Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment on the ground that plaintiffs alleged cause of action is not recognized in law by statute or rule. The district court granted defendants’ motion. We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

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