Absence of physician recourse in malpractice litigation--malicious prosecution

The courts are protective of the plaintiff's rights under law to seek redress in the court by placing the facts of their allegations before a judge or jury. Because the avenue to the court is through representation and advocacy, the courts equally are protective of the agent of that representation, the attorney. To date, no physician who has been sued for medical malpractice in Louisiana has brought a successful malicious prosecution claim against the plaintiff or his attorney.