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 to warn or protect when a therapist has reason to believe a client poses a serious risk of violence to a specific individual. In this case, the therapist had a duty to report Mr. P's intention to harm his ex-wife's new husband. By keeping the information confidential, the therapist could be liable for the harm caused.

MrPTold His Therapist That He Intends to Shoot His Ex-Wife's