Poddar v. Tarasoff

Poddar v. Tarasoff is a legal case that established a therapist's duty to warn potential victims if a patient poses a serious threat. In this case, a therapist knew their patient had intentions to harm someone but did not notify the potential victim or authorities. As a result, the victim was harmed. The court ruled that mental health professionals have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to protect individuals who may be in danger from their patients, balancing confidentiality with public safety. This case set a precedent emphasizing the importance of breach of confidentiality when there's a clear risk of harm.