Constitutional Law
Mar. 15, 2007
Husband Can't Waive Wife's Right to Sue Medical Provider for Malpractice
Your spouse can legally make all kinds of decisions for you, including whether or not to pull the plug on life support. But when it comes to giving up your right to sue a medical provider, that's a different story, a state appellate court ruled Tuesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Your spouse can legally make all kinds of decisions for you, including whether or not to pull the plug on life support.
But when it comes to giving up your right to sue a medical provider, that's a different story, a state appellate court ruled Tuesday.
A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appea...
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