Courtney C Barbacane

Courtney C Barbacane

March 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Autopsy, Cremation and the Spoliation of Evidence in Wrongful Death Cases

But what happens when an autopsy is performed, in anticipation of litigation, and the body is subsequently cremated? Regardless of whether the autopsy is performed by a county coroner or an independent pathologist, I would argue that cremation of the body is tantamount to the intentional destruction of evidence in a wrongful death case.

By Courtney C. Barbacane

5 minute read

April 07, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Medical Malpractice Cases and Placing One's Mental Health at Issue

The purpose of the statutory psychologist/patient privilege is to aid in the effective treatment of the client by encouraging the patient to disclose information fully and freely without fear of public disclosure.

By Courtney C. Barbacane

6 minute read