QUESTION
Do I have a lawsuit if I received a letter from a hospital stating they breached my privacy?
Asked on Apr 07th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Ohio
7 ANSWERS
You have a cause of action for breach of HIPPA but no apparent damages so you do not have a lawsuit.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 1:58 AM
You could have a lawsuit, depending on the facts and what the hospital revealed.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
What are your damages?
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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Maybe, but what are the damages?
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Edwin K. Niles
Any law suit has two elements: Liability and damages. How have you been damaged? What would you expect a jury to give you? For what?
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 2:23 AM
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Yes. Invasion of privacy is a tort. But before any attorney will take the case, he or she will want to know the nature of the violation with details.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 1:36 AM
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In Ohio you have to establish damages in order to pursue a claim for invasion of privacy where the hospital breached your confidentiality. You should report the incident to the Ohio State Medical Board for further investigation.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 1:33 AM