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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In addition to the remedies available under the laws in this state, failure to comply with KRS 311.7731 to 311.7739 shall:
(a) Provide a basis for a civil malpractice action for actual and punitive damages;
(b) Provide a basis for a professional disciplinary action under KRS 411.167; and
(c) Provide a basis for recovery for a pregnant patient's survivors for the wrongful death of the patient under KRS 411.130.
(2) When requested, the court shall allow a patient to proceed using only the patient's initials or a pseudonym and may close any proceedings in the case and enter other protective orders to preserve the privacy of the patient upon whom the drug-induced abortion was attempted, induced, or performed.
(3) If judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff, the court shall also render judgment for reasonable attorney's fees in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant.
(4) If judgment is rendered in favor of the defendant and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous and brought in bad faith, the court may render judgment for reasonable attorney's fees in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 311.7739.Legal actions upon failure to comply with KRS 311.7731 to 311.7739 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxvi-occupations-and-professions/ky-rev-st-sect-311-7739/
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