Norman Bates Case Study

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Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California , 17 Cal.3d 425

Facts: Norman Bates is getting treated for depression and occasional psychotic episodes by Dr. Joe. Norman Bates has a roommate named Marshal Mathers, who has a sister named Cindy who regularly comes over to the apartment. Norman Bates revel to Dr. Joe that God told him to kill Cindy. Dr. Joe calls police for Cindy safety. The police meet Norman who appeared to be rational, and no action was taking. Dr. Joe and Norman Bates session were no discontinued. Dr. Joe did nothing more about the dream Norman had. Cindy dies month later by Norman who told the police that god told him. Cindy’s parents filed an action against Dr. Joe based on negligence.

Issue: Does Dr. Joe owe a duty

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