29-26-204 - Elements. - Tennessee Statutes

29-26-204. Elements.

A cause of action for sexual misconduct exists for a claimant where the sexual misconduct occurred:

     (1)  During the time when the patient was receiving therapy from the therapist; or

     (2)  After the patient has stopped receiving therapy from the therapist if the patient is still emotionally dependent upon the therapist or the sexual misconduct was the result of deception; or

     (3)  Both (1) and (2).

[Acts 1995, ch. 463, § 4.]