Mason v. Marriage & Family Center

Opinion

BENKE, J.

Introduction

Appellant Joyce M[ason appeals from a summary judgment. She argues a triable issue of fact exists as to when respondent’s alleged malpractice caused her injury. We agree and reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

In September 1977, Mason became a patient of respondents Dr. Charles E. Hansen and Susan Hansen. Charles Hansen is a licensed clinical psychologist. His wife Susan Hansen is a licensed marriage, family and child counselor. Together the Hansens practiced as the Marriage and Family Center.

Mason claims that in 1983, during her therapist/patient relationship…