Former lawmaker’s lawsuit against licensing boards moves to federal court

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 554

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A physician and former state senator’s lawsuit against two licensing boards over an investigation into his practices has been moved to federal court.

Dr. David Hartsuch, an emergency medicine physician and former Republican state senator, is currently suing the Iowa Board of Medicine and Iowa Board of Pharmacy. He is alleging retaliation for his exercise of his First Amendment right to free speech, abuse of process, interference with his professional practice, selective enforcement and violations …

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