If about 10 years ago I was seeing a psychologist and he ended up having intimate relations with me, can I sue him for damages?
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If about 10 years ago I was seeing a psychologist and he ended up having intimate relations with me, can I sue him for damages?
Asked on April 16, 2012 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It's been too long. You had 1 year to sue him. At most you had 3 years if you can reign him in under medical malpractice. Either way your time has passed. You may want to consult an attorney to find if something happened during the 10 years that tolled the statute of limitation.
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