Tarasoff Case Timeline

Events

Prosenjit Poddar attending a folk dancing class where he mets Tatiana Tarasoff

October 1968

Poddar & Tatiana Shared a Kiss at a New Year Eve Party and she shortly after rejects him due to her attraction to another man.

January 1969

Tatiana goes to Brail

May 1969 - September 1969

Poddar starts meeting with a psychologist due to deteriorating mental health

June 1969

Dr Moore notifies campus police that Poddar is dangerous and is hospitalized but not held due to appearing rational.

July 1969

Dr. Moore's supervisor tells him that Poddar should not be further detained or any further action taken.

July 1969

Poddar discontinues therapy with Dr. Moore

August 1969

Poddar starts stalking Tatiana and moves in with her brother

September 1969

Poddar goes to Tatiana's house with the plan to kill her

October 1969

Tatiana's family sue Dr. Moore, his supervisor, campus police and the University for failure to warm them of Poddar's threat.

November 1969