March 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Autopsy, Cremation and the Spoliation of Evidence in Wrongful Death CasesBut 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
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April 07, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Medical Malpractice Cases and Placing One's Mental Health at IssueThe 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
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