Section 604.20 — Definitions.
604.20 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. General. The definitions in this section apply to sections 604.20 to 604.205. Subd. 2. Emotionally dependent. “Emotionally dependent” means that the nature of the patient’s or former patient’s emotional condition and the nature of the treatment provided by the psychotherapist are such that the psychotherapist knows or has reason to believe […]
Section 604.201 — Cause Of Action For Sexual Exploitation.
604.201 CAUSE OF ACTION FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. A cause of action against a psychotherapist for sexual exploitation exists for a patient or former patient for injury caused by sexual contact with the psychotherapist, if the sexual contact occurred: (1) during the period the patient was receiving psychotherapy from the psychotherapist; or (2) after the period […]
Section 604.202 — Liability Of Employer.
604.202 LIABILITY OF EMPLOYER. (a) An employer of a psychotherapist may be liable under section 604.201 if: (1) the employer fails or refuses to take reasonable action when the employer knows or has reason to know that the psychotherapist engaged in sexual contact with the plaintiff or any other patient or former patient of the […]
Section 604.203 — Scope Of Discovery.
604.203 SCOPE OF DISCOVERY. In an action for sexual exploitation, evidence of the plaintiff’s sexual history is not subject to discovery except when the plaintiff claims damage to sexual functioning; or (1) the defendant requests a hearing prior to conducting discovery and makes an offer of proof of the relevancy of the history; and (2) […]
Section 604.204 — Admission Of Evidence.
604.204 ADMISSION OF EVIDENCE. In an action for sexual exploitation, evidence of the plaintiff’s sexual history is not admissible except when: (1) the defendant requests a hearing prior to trial and makes an offer of proof of the relevancy of the history; and (2) the court finds that the history is relevant and that the […]
Section 604.205 — Limitation Period.
604.205 LIMITATION PERIOD. An action for sexual exploitation shall be commenced within five years after the cause of action arises. History: 1986 c 372 s 7