Overview
Amundsen Davis defended a large multi-campus psychology and counseling university and a counseling student intern in an alleged medical malpractice action involving patient suicide. The counseling student intern defendant's case was dismissed successfully. The defense strategy focused on the student intern’s role as a trainee and the obligations of the clinical site supervisor, leading to the favorable outcome. This case highlighted the importance of clearly documenting interactions between clinician and patient, as well as communications between trainee and supervisor.
