Utah Superseding Cause is a legal doctrine that shifts the responsibility for an injury or death to an intervening event that was unforeseeable. This doctrine is often used in cases of medical malpractice where a doctor may be liable for medical expenses, but it is superseded by an unforeseeable event that caused the injury or death. There are three main types of Utah Superseding Cause: 1) an act of God; 2) an act of a third party; and 3) a natural condition or event. An act of God is an event that is caused by natural forces or events that are beyond human control, such as an earthquake or a tornado. An act of a third party is an event that is caused by someone other than the doctor, such as a criminal act or negligence by another healthcare provider. A natural condition or event is an event that is caused by a naturally occurring phenomenon, such as a flood or a fire. The doctrine of Superseding Cause is important in protecting healthcare providers from liability for damages caused by an unforeseen event.