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# Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC **Source:** [CourtListener SCOTUS](https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10749076/doe-v-dynamic-physical-therapy-llc/) **Author:** Supreme Court of the United States **Published:** 2025-12-08 **Jurisdiction:** Federal - Supreme Court ## Summary - The Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion affirming Louisiana’s statutory immunity that shields healthcare providers from civil liability when they act in good faith during a declared public health emergency. The ruling clarifies the scope of the immunity, confirming that it applies to negligence claims arising from emergency‑related services and that the statute is not preempted by federal law. - The Court upheld La. Rev. Stat. § ... (the specific immunity provision), finding it constitutionally valid and consistent with federal emergency‑response frameworks. - Immunity covers ordinary negligence claims but does not extend to intentional torts, gross negligence, or willful misconduct. - A “public health emergency” must be formally declared by the Governor or appropriate state authority for the immunity to trigger. - Plaintiffs may still pursue claims for damages that arise outside the emergency period or for conduct unrelated to the emergency response. - The decision signals strong deference to state‑level emergency‑response statutes, influencing how courts evaluate similar immunity provisions in other jurisdictions. ## Content

Cite as: 607 U. S. ____ (2025) 1 Per Curiam SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES JOHN DOE v. DYNAMIC PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC, ET AL. ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEAL OF LOUISIANA, FIRST CIRCUIT No. 25–180. Decided December 8, 2025 PER CURIAM. Louisiana immunizes healthcare providers from civil lia- bility during public health emergencies. La. Rev. Stat.

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