A patient brings a medical malpractice suit against a hospital. The hospital claims that they have lost the records. What is the likely decision on the part of the court?
A. The case will be dismissed because there is no evidence.
B. It is up to the discretion of the physician whether or not to allow all patients access to their medical records.
C. A default judgment will be issued in favor of the plaintiff.
D. A default judgment will be issued in favor of the defendant.
E. The case will go to trial and testimony will be taken.
C. A default judgment will be issued in favor of the plaintiff.
The hospital's loss of medical records is an egregious error, and the likelihood is that a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff will be issued.
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