California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.4 - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of the Department of Consumer Affairs
Article 13 - Information Disclosure
Section 1399.186 - Disclosure of Civil Settlements
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
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."
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
