· 1/16/1979
McDowell v. County of Alameda
Citations
- 88 Cal. App. 3d 321
- 151 Cal. Rptr. 779
- 1979 Cal. App. LEXIS 1295
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- although California statute provides absolute immunity to State psychiatrists for decisions whether to discharge mental patient, California recognizes that these physicians have a duty to warn intended victim
- although California statute provides absolute immunity to State psychiatrists for decisions whether to discharge mental patient, California recognizes that these physicians have a duty to warn intended victim
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Judges: Caldecott
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