Presented by defense and plaintiff's lawyers and correctional physicians, this interactive session demonstrates the legal standards for proving medical deliberate indifference. Through mock depositions and trials, participants will learn how legal theories are applied and what happens after a verdict.

• Summarize the legal standards and burdens of proof in a medical Eighth Amendment claim brought under Section 1983
• Relate how deposition testimony of both the defendant medical provider and experts are critical to the defense of the case
• Examine the role of the jury in determining liability and damages

Level: Intermediate