September 15, 2004

Suit Against Newspaper for Violating Medical Privacy

The Observer, a Dallas Texas alternative weekly newspaper is being sued for reporting the HIV status of a resident. They are charged with breaking a state law that prohibits the disclosure of health information without the patients consent. The newspaper is arguing that the law only applies to hospitals and insurance companies. A court date is set for October 19, 2004.

Dallas newspaper sued over identifying HIV-positive man, KLTV ABC Local Station, September 11, 2004