What is the test for objecting to expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Stewart, F064564 (Cal. App. 2019):

The holdings of Sanchez restrict the use of hearsay in expert witness testimony. Defendant seeks reversal in light of those holdings, but the People contend his claims were forfeited by a failure to object below. The point of contention is whether objecting would have been a futile act. (See People v. Sandoval (2007) 41 Cal.4th 825, 837, fn. 4 ["An objection in the trial court is not required if it would have been futile"].)

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