Alabama § 26-23A-10 - Remedies.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-23A-10 — Remedies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-23A-10. Remedies.
In addition to whatever remedies are available under the common or statutory law of this state, failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall:
(1) Provide a basis for a civil action for compensatory and punitive damages. Any conviction under this chapter shall be admissible in a civil suit as prima facie evidence of a failure to obtain an informed consent or parental or judicial consent. The civil action may be based on a claim that the act was a result of simple negligence, gross negligence, wantonness, willfulness, intention, or other legal standard of care.
(2) Provide a basis for professional disciplinary action under any applicable statutory or regulatory procedure for the suspension or revocation of any license for physicians, psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, registered nurses, or other licensed or regulated persons. Any conviction of any person for any failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall result in the automatic suspension of his or her license for a period of at least one year and shall be reinstated after that time only on such conditions as the appropriate regulatory or licensing body shall require to insure compliance with this chapter.
(3) Provide a basis for recovery for the woman for the wrongful death of the child, whether or not the unborn child was viable at the time the abortion was performed or was born alive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-23A-10
What does Code of Alabama § 26-23A-10 cover?
Section 26-23A-10 ("Remedies.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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