New York allows a malpractice suit against a psychologist or psychiatrist who renders an improper diagnosis, even if they did not examine the employee and acted on the basis of the reports of other psychologists. Torres v. City of N.Y., #99 Civ. 9026, 154 F.Supp.2d 814, 2001 U.S. Dist. Lexis 10978 (S.D.N.Y.). [2001 FP 172-3]
     Military servicewoman could sue government for providing negligent prenatal care. Atkinson v. United States, 804 F.2d 561 (9th Cir. 1986).
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