Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 1399.186

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 1399.186 - Disclosure of Civil Settlements

Upon request, the Board will disclose the following information which is in its possession concerning settlements of civil actions in an amount of $30,000 or more seeking recovery of damages for death or personal injury caused by the professional negligence, errors, or omissions of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist or his or her unauthorized practice:

(a) The date and amount of the settlement;

(b) The case number, court and parties to the civil action; and

(c) The following disclaimer:

"Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons that do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the speech-language pathologist or audiologist. A payment in settlement of a professional malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that professional malpractice in fact occurred."

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.186

1. New section filed 8-1-2006; operative 8-31-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 99, No. 50.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 129 and 2531.95, Business and Professions Code; and Section 6253 Government Code. Reference: Sections 6250, 6252 and 6253, Government Code

1. New section filed 8-1-2006; operative 8-31-2006 (Register 2006, No. 31). For prior history, see Register 99, No. 50.