Therapists' sexual contact with patients is distressingly
common. In nationwide surveys, up to 13.7% of therapists self-
report engaging in sexual relations with patients.2 Since the
early 1980s, all major mental health organizations have proscribed
such practice as a breach of the patient's trust and a violation
of the duty to "first, do no harm."3 Several states have adopted
civil statutes to create specific causes of action for people
harmed by such contact; fourteen states have criminalized
therapist-patient sexual contact.4 Jury verdicts in therapist
malpractice cases have topped $7 million.5
The issue in these cases is simple: a trained professional
uses his or her power and influence to abuse and exploit a
trusting patient. The emotional appeal of such cases increases
when it becomes known that the professional has engaged in a
predatory pattern of abusive behavior.6 Indeed, research shows
that up to eighty percent of therapists who have had sexual
contact with one patient, had sexual contact with other patients.7
Some commentators suggest that a therapist's past exploitative
behavior toward a client is the best single predictor for
exploitation of future clients.8
The Federal Rules of Evidence generally bar admission at
trial of same act evidence to show the defendant acted in
conformance with past acts on the theory that its prejudicial
value far outweighs any probative value.9 The Federal Rules do not
distinguish between use of the evidence in criminal or civil
trials. Some scholars argue that "the marginal probative value of
character evidence in proving individual actions generally is
small. . . [and] 'however relevant character evidence is in the
abstract, its incremental relevance in the context of a specific
case is likely to be low.'"10 In the area of therapist-patient
sexual contact, however, studies have demonstrated to the
contrary.
The Federal Rules of Evidence contain exceptions allowing the
admission of same-act evidence. Other options exist outside the
formal Rules to gain admission of same-act evidence. This article
will briefly discuss each of these options.
Going By The Rules
1. Rule 404(b) Exceptions
Rule 404 of the Federal Rules of Evidence states that a
defendant's prior misconduct is not admissible to show that the
defendant has a propensity to commit similar harmful acts. There
are exceptions contained in other Rules11 and within Rule 404
itself there are exceptions. Rule 404(b) provides that evidence
of other crimes, wrongs, or acts may "be admissible for other
purposes," which are further detailed in the rule.
Examples of "other purposes" for same-act evidence under Rule
404(b) are to show knowledge, intent, motive, identity, plan,
preparation, opportunity, or absence of mistake or accident.12 To
this list, Rule 406 and some courts have added "habit."13 If the
same-act evidence fits one or more of these categories, then the
court must determine whether the evidence is relevant to an issue
other than the person's character14 (including, did the act happen?
is it substantially similar to the other act?), and second,
whether the probative value of the evidence outweighs its
potential for unfair prejudice.15
The application of exceptions such as those contained in Rule
404(b) varies from the federal courts to the individual state
courts. The North Carolina court in MacClements v. LaFone held
that under that state's version of Rule 404(b), testimony of three
other victims was admissible in the plaintiff's case against her
psychotherapist. The court found that "[t]he ultimate test for
determining whether such evidence is admissible is whether the
incidents are sufficiently similar and not so remote in time as to
be more probative than prejudicial under the balancing test of
N.C.G.S. § 8C-1, Rule 403."16 The facts the court considered in
MacClements to find the prior evidence similar to the charged
evidence were that all patients testifying had been treated by the
defendant in his office; that the sex occurred both at the office
and at the defendant's home; and that the defendant concluded each
relationship before beginning the next. The court then admitted
the evidence as "[i]t tends to demonstrate defendant's scheme or
intent to take advantage of female patients being treated by him
at [the mental health center]."17
Introducing evidence under the 404(b) exceptions is not
without pitfalls. The "other purposes" under the Rule (with the
possible exception of habit) run contrary to the cause of action
propounded by most plaintiffs' attorneys in sexual misconduct
cases. The predominant legal theory is "negligent mishandling of
transference": that is, the therapist acted negligently with
respect to the transference or love feelings that the patient
developed as part of the ordinary course of psychotherapy.18 It is
also likely that the defendant's malpractice insurance excludes
coverage for anything other than negligent acts.19 If the
plaintiff is able to show the defendant engaged in a common plan
or scheme, the defendant's insurer may then successfully argue
that the defendant's acts were intentional and thus not covered by
the policy. Careful planning and strategizing are essential in
these complicated cases.
2. Rule 703 Exception: Basis for Expert Testimony
Federal Rule of Evidence 703 allows a testifying expert to
base his or her opinion on facts or data which, if they are the
type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field in
forming opinions or inferences upon the subject, need not be
admissible in evidence. There is debate on whether this Rule
creates a window for otherwise inadmissible evidence. Some courts
have held, "The proper inquiry is not what the court deems
reliable, but what experts in the relevant discipline deem it to
be."20 Other courts have further elaborated that, "The way to
combat such evidence is by cross-examination, not claiming foul."21
The plaintiff's expert may interview other victims of the
therapist to provide corroboration of the therapist's propensity
to cross boundaries with patients, or to provide evidence of the
type of damage caused patients by the particular defendant.22
Arguably, the expert may then give testimony at trial regarding
the nature, if not the content, of these interviews. Reasonable
care suggests that in the event the court refuses to admit such
testimony, the plaintiff's attorney have an alternate expert
available.
Outside The Rules
1. Evidence of Prior Act Admitted to Establish Specific
Element of Claim
Some causes of action require a showing of repeat conduct.
If multiple victims are known, then a claim which incorporates
this information may be appropriate, such as a cause of action
against the therapist's supervisor or employer for negligent
hiring, supervising, or retaining.23
In Copithorne v. Framingham Union Hospital, the doctor's
employer, Framingham Union Hospital, had received actual notice of
allegations that the doctor had sexually assaulted patients both
on the hospital premises and off. The court found the hospital
liable for the injuries caused a subsequent patient, concluding
that it was not unforeseeable that the doctor would continue to
act in a consistent, if not worse, manner.24
Claims under fraud-based statutes such as civil RICO
(Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) require the
plaintiff to prove that the defendant engaged in a pattern of
conduct.25 In Roe v. Doe, a former client of an attorney brought
an action under RICO against her attorney. The attorney had
engaged in a sexual relationship with his client and in other
inappropriate behaviors. To show that the attorney engaged in
"similar schemes of fraudulent activity," the plaintiff proffered
testimony of three other victims.26 This case, however, was
dismissed because the plaintiff failed to allege damage to
property, as required by RICO.
Evidence of multiple victims is relevant in a negligence
count alleging the therapist practiced beyond the scope of his or
her competence. That the therapist was practicing while impaired
can be supported by same-act evidence showing: (1) proof of the
existence of the impairment (the defendant's predilection to
becoming overly involved with patients), (2) proof of
dangerousness of that condition, and (3) proof of notice of
existence of the dangerous physical condition.27 Same-act
evidence may also be admitted when punitive damages are sought to
aid the jury in determining how much "punishment" to mete out
against defendants for their conduct over the course of their
practice.28
There may also be tactical reasons for pleading cases on
behalf of several plaintiffs as it may in some contexts enhance
individual plaintiff's recovery. The sexual abuse allegations
against James Porter, who abused children while serving as a
priest, and the Catholic Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts
exemplify the latter. Massachusetts has charitable immunity which
insulates the Catholic Church and other similar non-profit
institutions from recoveries in excess of $20,000.29 The effect,
however, of 70 people together claiming Porter abused them
arguably caused the Church properly to compensate them rather than
hide behind statutory immunity.30
2. Relation of Evidence to Other Disputed Issues
In some situations, evidence of the defendant's abuse of
other patients may relate to other issues in dispute, such as the
applicable statute of limitations.31 For example, meetings between
victims of the same therapist may be the "triggering" device that
causes the plaintiff to recognize the therapist's actions as
inappropriate. The plaintiff in Riley v. Presnell did not
causally connect his psychiatrist's wrongful treatment with his
injuries until he was introduced to another patient of the
psychiatrist and compared notes with that patient.32 Thus,
testimony concerning this meeting and the information exchanged
became relevant to establish the plaintiff's knowledge of the harm
for statute of limitations purposes.
Plaintiffs may suffer injuries directly related to the
therapist's sexual activities with others. Evidence of the
therapist's non-monogamy is relevant to the plaintiff's claim that
he or she either contracted or fears contracting a sexually
transmitted disease from the therapist.33 In addition, the
betrayal that characterizes many victims' reactions when they
discover that their therapist abused them may be compounded by the
knowledge that the therapist abused others in the same fashion.
3. Evidence of Prior Act Admitted to Rebut Specific Defense
Defendants may make their physical condition an issue in the
defense of the lawsuit. In such cases, the plaintiff may
introduce specific-act evidence to rebut the defendant's claims.34
In Roy v. Hartogs, the defendant, Dr. Hartogs, claimed he could
not have engaged in sexual contact with the plaintiff or with any
patient during the period of treatment due to a hydrocele (an
enlargement of the testicles caused by fluid) that affected his
sexual capabilities. Because Dr. Hartogs made his physical
condition relevant, rebuttal testimony by a former patient
concerning his sexual capacity was admissible.35
Proof of the effects of the therapist's "treatment" on other
victims may also be introduced to prove causation. The theory is
like the "observational scientific method": the hypothesis is
that the therapist's acts caused the plaintiff's injuries, and to
experimentally verify this, the plaintiff shows that similar acts
by the therapist caused similar harms.36
4. Fiduciary Theory and Admission of Evidence of Multiple
Victims
Relevant evidence is admissible unless otherwise deemed
inadmissible.37 The theory underlying the prohibition on same-act
evidence focuses on the prejudicial effect on the defendant--the
trier of fact would most likely conclude, "he did it once, he did
it again."38 In the arena of therapist-patient sexual contact,
however, therapists generally do do it again. We submit that the
policy supporting increased fairness--fiduciary theory-- outweighs
the policy of prohibiting same-act evidence.
As noted at the outset, therapist-patient sexual misconduct
cases revolve around the issues of power, influence, trust, and
exploitation. Indeed, therapists are fiduciaries to their
patients.39 Fiduciaries are held to a higher standard of care with
respect to their entrustors in recognition of the lack of a "level
playing field."40 Because of this, they are under an affirmative
duty to disclose all material facts which might affect the rights
and interests of the vulnerable party.41 The statute of
limitations tolling devices available in fiduciary misconduct
cases, fraudulent concealment and equitable estoppel, reflect an
attempt to correct the inherent unfairness regular rules would
otherwise impose on the trusting party in fiduciary
relationships.42 Fiduciaries occupy a unique position from which
they may conceal, and indeed do conceal, their prior bad acts from
their entrustors. Public policy dictates that the vulnerable
party in such fundamentally unfair situations be afforded special
rights, such as longer periods of time within which to bring suit.
Psychotherapists' sexual involvement with patients is common.
The American Psychiatric Association specifically warns
practitioners that "the necessary intensity of the therapeutic
relationship may tend to activate sexual and other needs and
fantasies on the part of both patient and therapist, while
weakening the objectivity necessary for control."43 One court
noted that therapists' mishandling of patients' transference
actually constitutes an "occupational risk."44 Recidivism rates
are high: up to 80% are repeat offenders.45
Psychotherapy patients who sue their therapists are
compromised at the outset as witnesses because an element of their
subsequent claim against the therapist is that they needed,
sought, and received mental health care.46 While victims' reports
of sexual abuse are generally credited by their therapists,47
defendants in sexual misconduct suits often portray the plaintiff
as an emotionally unstable individual with a propensity to
fabricate, exaggerate, or misunderstand interpersonal
relationships.48 Corroborating evidence (letters, credit card
receipts from out-of-office forays) may either not exist (the
savvy therapist who is skilled in deception uses only cash) or may
be destroyed by the therapist or patient at the therapist's
instruction ("Destroy this note after you've read it"). In
contrast, mental health professionals are enhanced as witnesses by
virtue of their more exhaulted positions in society in general.49
Other matters aside, in the ensuing credibility contest between
patient ("it happened") and therapist ("it didn't"), the therapist
has the advantage.
Fiduciary theory provides the justification of fairness for
allowing evidence of multiple victims to be introduced at trial.
Admission of evidence of the therapist's abuse of other patients
is clearly relevant. The rationale for excluding same-act
evidence falls apart in the area of the therapist-patient sexual
exploitation as its "incremental relevance in the context of each
specific case" is high. The playing field is not level for the
patient seeking compensation from an abusive therapist. Evidence
of a therapist's exploitation of multiple victims should be
introduced in civil trials.
ENDNOTES
- By Linda Mabus Jorgenson, Pamela K. Sutherland, Steven Bisbing. Copyright 1995. This article is adapted from a chapter in the authors' book, SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROFESSIONALS: A LEGAL GUIDE (Michie Company, 1995).
- See generally, Kenneth Pope, Therapist-Patient Sexual Contact: A Review of the Literature, 10 CLIN. PSYCHOL. REV. 477 (1990).
- See generally, Linda Jorgenson et al., The Furor Over Psychotherapist-Patient Sexual Contact: New Solutions to An Old Problem, 32 WM. & MARY L. REV. 645, 647 n.1 (1991).
- See generally id. at 664-683; Linda Mabus Jorgenson & Gary Richard Schoener, Regulation in the U.S.A., in PATIENTS AS VICTIMS: SEXUAL ABUSE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING 149 (Derek Jehu, 1994).
- David S. Rubsamen, What Are The Insurer's Obligations In Cases of Sexual Misconduct?, PHYSICIANS' FINANCIAL NEWS, Sept. 30, 1994, at 22 (describing May, 1994 verdict of $7.1 million against a psychiatrist for sexual misconduct with patient).
- GARY R. SCHOENER ET AL., PSYCHOTHERAPISTS' SEXUAL INVOLVEMENT WITH CLIENTS: INTERVENTION & PREVENTION 401-04 (1989).
- See J.C. Holroyd & Annette M. Brodsky, Psychologists' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Erotic and Nonerotic Physical Contact With Their Patients, 134 AM J. PSYCHIATRY 843, 849 (1977) (discussing research findings); Nanette K. Gartrell et al., Psychiatrist-Patient Sexual Contact: Results of a National Survey, 143 AM. J. PSYCHIATRY 1126, 1128 (1987).
- See Carolyn Bates & Annette Brodsky, Sex In The Therapy Hour: A Case of Professional Incest (1989).
- See FED. R. EVID. 404(b). See also, MCCORMICK ON EVIDENCE § 186 (1984) (citing M. SAKS & R. HASTIE, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY IN COURT 162-63 (1978)). Some states have not adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence. See, e.g., PAUL J. LIACOS, HANDBOOK OF MASSACHUSETTS EVIDENCE (1994).
- LEMPERT & SALTZBURG, A MODERN APPROACH TO EVIDENCE 237 (2d ed. 1983).
- See, e.g., FED. RULES OF EVID. 608, 609.
- See generally, 2 WEINSTEIN'S EVIDENCE § 404(13), at 72-77 (1994); Cotgreave v. Public Admin., 443 N.Y.S.2d 971, 973 (1981), appeal dismissed, 91 A.D.2d 600 (2d Dept. 1982) (in a medical malpractice case, court allowed evidence of "prior operations on persons other than the plaintiff, by [the doctor] for the purpose of proving a common plan or scheme to perform unnecessary and contraindicated surgery."); People v. Caprio, 364 N.Y.S.2d 588, 590 (3d Dept. 1975) (prior bad acts admissible to show the absence of mistake or accident in child abuse case). See also David Bryden & Roger Park, Other Crimes Evidence in Sex Offense Cases, 78 MINN. L. REV. 529 (1994).
- EDWARD J. IMWINKELRIED, UNCHARGED MISCONDUCT EVIDENCE § 7:14 (1994) (evidence is relevant to show defendant has a habit of acting a certain way: (1) defendant exhibits a specific behavioral pattern that is more probative of conduct than character; (2) defendant frequently repeats the behavioral pattern; (3) defendant regularly adheres to pattern; and (4) (in some jurisdictions) the behavioral pattern is semi-automatic. Arguably this is the only exception relevant to plaintiffs seeking recovery under negligence theories.).
- Compare, State v. Dee, 752 S.W.2d 942, 947-48 (Mo.App. 1988) (case worker's sexual abuse of multiple clients admissible to show his common scheme or plan to use his position of authority to obtain sexual gratification); State v. Sladek, 835 S.W.2d 308, 312-13 (Mo. 1992) (dentist's sexual abuse of multiple patients not admissible to show a common scheme or plan to exercise his authority over female patients in order to take advantage of them sexually because "there is no showing that Sladek had any authority or power over his patients as a person in the position of Dee would have. . . .").
The plaintiff may not offer evidence of a defendant's uncharged torts to demonstrate a general character trait for negligent conduct. See, e.g., Donald v. Rast, 927 F.2d 379, 381 (8th Cir. 1991).
A minority of jurisdictions have a relatively easy method for answering this query which is based upon a showing that a reasonable person could find that the act was in fact committed. See, e.g., United States v. Beechum, 582 F.2d 898 (5th Cir. 1978). The majority of jurisdictions, however, require clear and convincing evidence that the person committed the prior act. See, e.g., Unites States v. O'Brien, 618 F.2d 1234 (7th Cir. 1980); United States v. Fredrickson, 601 F.2d 1358 (8th Cir. 1979). But see, Huddleston v. United States, 485 U.S. 681 (1988) (evidence of similar acts should be admitted if there is sufficient evidence to support a finding by the jury that the defendant committed the similar act).
- FED. R. EVID. 403. See also, United States v. Beechum, 582 F.2d 898 (5th Cir. 1978); United States v. Jones, 913 F.2d 1552, 1566 (11th Cir. 1990) (probative value of evidence heightened by similarity).
- 408 S.E.2d 878, 882 (N.C. App. 1991).
- Id.
- See generally, Linda Jorgenson et al., Therapist-Patient Sexual Exploitation & Insurance Liability, 27 TORT & INS. L. J. 595 (1992).
- See, e.g., Linda M. Jorgenson & Pamela K. Sutherland, What's Sex Got To Do With It?, TRIAL, May 1992, at 22.
- In re Japanese Elec. Prods., 723 F.2d 238, 277 (3d Cir. 1983), cert. granted on other grounds, 471 U.S. 931 (1985), reversed and remanded sub nom., Matsushita Elec. Indu. Co. v. Zenith Radio Corp., 475 U.S. 574 (1986). See also, ARNOLD, FEDERAL RULE OF EVIDENCE 703: THE BACK DOOR IS WIDE OPEN 20 (1984); Dept. of Youth Services v. A Juvenile, 499 N.E.2d 812 (Mass. 1986) (court found that while expert could base opinion on facts not in evidence, the facts had to be admissible).
- Knightsbridge Mktg. Servs., Inc. v. Promociones Y Proyectos, 728 F.2d 572, 576 (1st Cir. 1984).
- See infra note 35 and accompanying text.
- See generally, Linda Jorgenson et al., Masters of Their Fate: Employer Liability in Sexual Misconduct Cases, ___ BROOKLYN L. REV. ___ (April, 1995). Evidence of the employer's knowledge of other victims may also show employer's ratification of the therapist's conduct.
- 520 N.E.2d 139, 142-43 (Mass. 1988). See also, Andrews v. United States, 732 F.2d 366 (4th Cir. 1984); Simmons v. United States, 805 F.2d 1363 (9th Cir. 1986); Evan F. v. Hughson United Methodist Church, 10 Cal. Rpt.2d 748 (1992).
- 18 U.S.C. § 1964 (1984). See generally, Stephen Rubino, Pedophilia: Organized Religion's Watergate, NAT'L TRIAL LAW, Apr. 1990, at 17.
- 756 F. Supp. 353, 357 (N.D. Ill. 1991).
- IMWINKELRIED, supra note 12, at §§ 7:15, 16, 17.
- See, e.g., Birchfield v. Texarkana Mem. Hosp., 747 S.W.2d 361 (Tex. 1987).
- MASS. GEN. L. ch. 231, § 85K (1987).
- Alison Bass, Law Limits Church Liability to $20,000, BOSTON GLOBE, May 13, 1992, at 8. See also, James L. Franklin, Diocese Offers Plan on Abuse, BOSTON GLOBE, October 3, 1992, at 13, 20.
- See generally, Linda Jorgenson & Rebecca M. Randles, Time Out: The Statute of Limitations & Fiduciary Theory in Psychotherapist Sexual Misconduct Cases, 44 OKLA. L. REV. 181 (1991).
- 565 N.E.2d 780 (Mass. 1991). See also, Geisz v. Greater Balt. Med. Ctr., 545 A.2d 659, 670-71 (Md. 1988).
- See, e.g., KENNETH S. POPE, SEXUAL INVOLVEMENT WITH THERAPISTS 108 (1994).
- See generally, 29 AM. JUR. 2D, EVIDENCE §§ 298, 361, 365 (1994). But see, Coopersmith v. Gold, Case No. 94-00616 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. - 2d Dept. 1994) (appeal of verdict for defendant in therapist sexual misconduct case in which defendant revealed ostomy scar to the jury which the plaintiff had been unable to identify; trial court excluded as "too prejudicial" the testimony of other victims as to defendant's idiosyncratic manner of having sexual intercourse while wearing clothes thus preventing the revelation of his scar to his patients).
- 85 Misc.2d 891, 381 N.Y.S.2d 587 (1976).
- IMWINKELRIED, supra note 12, at § 7:18. See also, LIACOS, supra note 8, at § 4.4.10 ("The general rule is that evidence of the experiment is admissible provided that the conditions are sufficiently similar to make the experiment of value in aiding the jury.").
- FED. R. EVID. 402.
- See generally, 1 MCCORMICK ON EVIDENCE 780 (John W. Strong ed., 4th ed. 1992).
- See, e.g., Greenberg v. McCabe, 453 F.Supp. 765 (E.D.Pa. 1978), aff'd, 595 F.2d 854 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 840 (1979); Horak v. Biris, 474 N.E.2d 13, 17 (Ill. App. 1985); Mazza v. Huffaker, 300 S.E. 2d 833, 837 (N.C.App. 1983).
- See generally, Tamar Frankel, Fiduciary Law, 71 CAL. L. REV. 795 (1983); A. SCOTT & W. FRATCHER, THE LAW OF TRUSTS §2.5 at 43 (once a plaintiff proves the existence of a fiduciary relationship, the burden shifts to the defendant/ fiduciary to show that he or she did not exercise undue influence over the plaintiff). See also, Barbara A. v. John G., 193 Cal.Rptr. 422, 432 (Cal.App. 1983); Ruebsman v. Maddocks, 340 A.2d 31, 36-37 (Maine 1975); McRae v. Watkins, 522 So.2d 731, 737 (Miss. 1988).
- See, e.g., Burns v. Mass. Inst. of Tech., 394 F.2d 416, 419 (1st Cir. 1968); Neel v. Magana, Olney, Levy, Cathcart & Gelfand, 491 P.2d 421, 429 (Cal. 1971); Plaquemines Parish Comm'n Council v. Delta Dev. Co., 502 So.2d 1034, 1039 (La. 1987); Willis v. Maverick, 760 S.W.2d 642, 645 (Tex. 1988).
- See generally, Jorgenson & Randles, supra note 30, at 219-22.
- AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASS'N, THE PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL ETHICS WITH ANNOTATIONS ESPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO PSYCHIATRY § 2.1 (1985).
- St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Love, 459 N.W.2d 698, 701 (Minn. 1990).
- See supra notes 6 - 7 and accompanying text.
- See generally, J. SMITH, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PSYCHIATRIC CARE 5-8 (1986).
- See, e.g., Kenneth Pope & Valerie Vetter, Prior Therapist-Patient Sexual Involvement Among Patients Seen By Psychologists, 28 PSYCHOTHERAPY 429, 431 (1991) (leading survey of psychologists who had treated victims of sexual relations with prior therapists found only 4% of such allegations were, in the opinion of the subsequent therapist, untrue).
- "The most frequent defense asserted in [sexual misconduct cases brought by patients against therapists] is that the sexual contact never occurred." KENNETH S. POPE & JACQUELINE C. BOUHOUTSOS, SEXUAL INTIMACY BETWEEN THERAPISTS AND PATIENTS, 125 (1986). See also, JONAS ROBITSCHER, THE POWERS OF PSYCHIATRY, 427 (1980); (Dr. Hartogs, the defendant in a therapist-patient sexual misconduct suit, stated in his defense, "I never had sex with this person. Never! She does not know the difference between fantasy and reality. She will never know it." Roy v. Hartogs, 366 N.Y.S.2d 297 (1975), aff'd in part, 381 N.Y.S.2d 587 (1976)).
- See, e.g., BARBARA EHRENREICH & DIERDRE ENGLISH, FOR HER OWN GOOD (1978).
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