Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

What type of attorney do I need???

My wife had a medical procedure done and we were the only two to know about it. Here is the problem, my sister works at the local health center and read my wife's medical file and told other people in my family. I am very upset and hurt by this not to mention what my wife feels like. Is there anything my wife and I can do to my sister and the place she works. This should have been kept confidential considering my wife and I had no intentions on telling anyone. Looking for advice on what can be done and how to go about it. Thank you for your help


Asked on 1/08/07, 3:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: What type of attorney do I need???

One familiar with civil rights and HIPAA,

as this is a violation of the right to privacy and HIPAA.

Your sister in law and the clinic can both be fined and be liable for damages.

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Answered on 1/08/07, 11:05 pm


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