Kristin A. asked

⚖️  Law

In medical malpractice, if a patient certified as a disabled dependent adult is harmed by proven battery and they die, does the cap on MICRA get trebled? I know there is a statute where awards for harms are trebled if the harm was done to an Elder or Dependent Adult, is this also true in Medical Malpractice?

April 2nd, 2023

David R. answered

Civil Code 3345 covers cases where treble damages may be applicable for death or serious injury caus...

April 2nd, 2023

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