Tarasoff v. Regents: Landmark Duty to Warn Case
In 1969, a tragic event occurred at the University of California, Berkeley. Prosenjit Poddar, after revealing his intent to kill Tatiana Tarasoff to his psychologist, carried out the act. This event led to a landmark ruling by the California Supreme Court in 1976. The ruling established the duty of mental health professionals to protect individuals … Read more