Dr. Smith reviews the case Will v Robot Hospital on behalf of a plaintiff attorney. Dr. Smith negligently advises the attorney that in his opinion there is no evidence of negligence on the part of the physician who treated Mr. Will. Which of the following is the MOST true?
1) Dr. Smith has no legal liability due to absolute immunity granted to expert witnesses by the court.
2) Dr. Smith is legally liable to the plaintiff attorney for negligent opinions.
3) Dr. Smith is not legally liable because experts are entitled to their opinions.
4) Dr. Smith is only legally liable if there is evidence of malicious prosecution.
