malpractice
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Unfortunately, people disagree about whether “malpractice” refers to the action itself or the harm the action causes.
A jury last month found that a psychologist and surgeon had committed malpractice over a double mastectomy performed on a 16-year-old without adequate consent.
Many of these attorneys are liable for fines, professional discipline, and may be subject to malpractice suits from their clients.
From Barron's
Despite pressing the board for updates on his case, he would not find out the details of the surgery until 2025, when the board filed its first malpractice allegations against Hatayama, in April.
From Los Angeles Times
Legal malpractice generally has a three-year limitations period, running from when the malpractice occurred.
From MarketWatch
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