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Malpratice judgement jurisdiction?
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In 1995 while working as a chiropractor in Spain, I was sued by a patient for malpractice. In the U.S., the malpractice case would not have been won, but as chiropractic is not officially recognised in Spain, I lost the case. My malpractice insurance carrier refused to pay the court ordered settlement, and the carrier was sued. The insurance carrier prevailed, and now, 13 years later (!), the court has issued an order that I pay the monies awarded. My Spanish bank account was frozen, and fortunately am renting my home and my car is leased. As I am in private practice, no more action can be taken other than seizing any assets, which I do not have in Spain.
I will be opening a practice in California in the late fall, and I want to know if the plaintiff can successfully pursue this
Robin MashalLitigation LawyerLos Angeles, CACA licensed ·
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We need more information to answer your questions: What was the date of entry of the Spanish judgment? Is the judgment entered against you in the Spanish court considered a final judgment? Are there any appeals or other challenges being brought against that judgment? Depending on how these questions are answered, the judgment creditor may be able to seek entry of a California judgment against you based on the Spanish judgment. If that occurs, then the judgment can be enforced against your properties in California. You should immediately consult your own lawyer to protect your legal rights.
