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3844 Statutory and nonstatutory causes of action based on conduct prohibited by the Elder Abuse Act (Welfare and Institutions Code sections 15600 et seq.) are not subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 425.13, which requires leave of the court before asserting a punitive damages claim in an action for professional negligence of a health care provider.CitationCOUNTRY VILLA v SUPERIOR COURT (Elder Abuse Puni's) 120 CA4 426 [See: W&IC 15600 etseq; CCP 425.13; CivC 3294; Central Pathology v Superior Court 3 C4 181, T/AT 10/9; Delaney v Baker 20 C4 23, T/AT 4/99; Covenant Care v Superior Court 32 C4 771, T/AT 5/04]
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