Capelouto v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Supreme Court of California · 1972
7 Cal.3d 889, pp. 892–895
ATTORNEY REVIEWED
Reviewed by Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin
California State Bar #45226 ↗ · Approval recorded November 4, 2026
How we record review approvalWhat the court decided
Pain may be shown by more than a medical bill. The court allowed lay proof and, in some cases, inferences from the injury.
Where the rule has limits
This does not set a price for pain. You still need proof, and some claims have special limits.
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Capelouto v. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals — full opinion ↗
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Questions this decision helps explain
Court decisions have distinct facts. Read the opinion and the qualifications in each guide before applying a rule to a different situation.