holding doctor could not show underlying prosecution had terminated in his favor; though original plaintiff had lost on the negligence claim, he had still prevailed on a lack of informed consent theory
Summary of this case from Britton v. MaloneyNos. 92-2363, 95-153.
November 21, 1995.
D.P.R.
AFFIRMED
holding doctor could not show underlying prosecution had terminated in his favor; though original plaintiff had lost on the negligence claim, he had still prevailed on a lack of informed consent theory
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Court:United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Date published: Nov 21, 1995
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