What is the test for a plaintiff to sue for medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from SCOTT. V. RAYHRER., No. B209160, No. CIV 241684 (Cal. App. 2010):
The plaintiff in a medical malpractice action must show by competent expert evidence that defendant's medical treatment fell below the community standard of care. (Landeros v. Flood (1976) 17 Cal.3d 399, 408-410.)
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