What is the test for 'special circumstances' in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Bank of S. Cal., N.A. v. D&D Goryoka, Inc., D069767 (Cal. App. 2016):
in its handling, the skill employed, the attention given, the success or failure, and other circumstances in the case.' " (PLCM Group v. Drexler (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1084, 1096.)
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