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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 26 - Health Care Liability
Part 2 - Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims Compensation
§ 29-26-204. Elements
Universal Citation: TN Code § 29-26-204 (2020)
A cause of action for sexual misconduct exists for a claimant where the sexual misconduct occurred:
- During the time when the patient was receiving therapy from the therapist; or
- After the patient has stopped receiving therapy from the therapist if the patient is still emotionally dependent upon the therapist or the sexual misconduct was the result of deception; or
- Both subdivisions (1) and (2).
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