Could information exchange within an agency be a HIPAA violation regarding a self harming child's behavior?

It's hard to tell from what you have posted, so I will speak in the general: when it comes to kids, there are a series of "mandatory reporters"...

Do I have an hipaa case against the nurse

There is no private right of action under HIPAA. You can file a complaint with the Dept of Health and Human Services, and if they want, they will...

Can a patient be denied records based on anxiety background?

Psychiatrists and Psychologists are allowed to withhold records when they think the information contained therein would harm the patient. I have...

Can I sue, my former psychiatrist, for medical malpractice?

You can get a consultation with a Plaintiff med mal lawyer for a proper assessment of your case. The problem with pursuing psychiatrists is that...

Can work make you sign a HIPAA release form?

When you either file a worker's compensation/disability claim, or are claiming that your doctor has put you on restrictive duty, your employer is...

If an employer cussed you like a dog, called you stupid mother f$$ker in front of the whole office. What rights do you have

The person this is happening to, should use the "find a lawyer" tool on AVVO to find a local Plaintiff employment attorney. Most give free...

Can you help with civil suit relating to death of pet?

You can sue for the value of the pet and the vet bills. Unfortunately, animals are considered personal property under the law, so you can not...

Yes, it is legal. You'd be asked the same question if you were adopting a child.

Looking to sue San Jose Animal Control for deeming my dogs dangerous with no evidence. Several threats and over 10k in bills.

You mention in your post that you had a lawyer-that's the person you should be asking because he/she is familiar with the underlying facts. There's...

California has strong "revenge porn" laws, and they have indeed been strengthened under Governor Jerry Brown. I agree with Mr. Pascale. This is...