Mr. P. told his therapist that he intends to shoot his ex-wife's new husband, and the therapist kept this information confidential. Lawyers are now suing the therapist because Mr. P. did shoot the new husband, as well as his ex-wife. What legal precedents will the plaintiff's attorneys probably use in the case?

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Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California established the duty of mental health professionals to warn individuals who are being threatened with bodily harm by a patient. This case is relevant because the therapist was informed of a credible threat and did not take action to warn the intended victim.

Mr P Told His Therapist That He Intends to Shoot His