Date & Time
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Name
160 Mock Trial Experience: The Life Cycle of a Section 1983 Claim - Part II*
Description
Presented by defense and plaintiff's lawyers and correctional physicians, this session demonstrates the legal standards for proving medical deliberate indifference. Mock depositions and trials will showcase how legal theories play out, concluding with insights on post-verdict processes.
Educational Objectives- Summarize the legal standards and burdens of proof in a medical Eighth Amendment claim brought under Section 1983
- Discuss how deposition testimony is critical to the case
- Examine the role of the jury in determining liability and damages
Level: Intermediate
Speakers