Therapist's affair with client leads to $2.1m verdict; court voids $1m

In a significant ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals reinforced a jury's verdict against therapist Craig Politte for professional misconduct, confirming charges of medical negligence, battery, and breaches of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Although the jury's compensation award exceeds $2 million, punitive damages were annulled due to distinctions concerning negligence per se claims.

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Therapist's affair with client leads to $2.1m verdict; court voids $1m (opens Times of India in a new tab)
In a significant ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals reinforced a jury's verdict against therapist Craig Politte for professional misconduct, confirming charges of medical negligence, battery, and breaches of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.…

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