February 25, 201610 yr You know what, this one could get interesting. HIPPA junk and all that. Report: Jason Pierre-Paul suing ESPN, Adam Schefter | Yardbarker.com
February 25, 201610 yr I don't believe that Schefter has to follow HIPPA standards. I would think JPP would have a better case with the organization that provided his medical attention and who released any medical records to Schefter/ESPN.
February 25, 201610 yr Author I don't believe that Schefter has to follow HIPPA standards. I would think JPP would have a better case with the organization that provided his medical attention and who released any medical records to Schefter/ESPN. Schefter doesn't, but the medical institution does like you said. It could get pretty messy, and the HIPPA issues won't apply directly to Schefter, but they sure could for displaying that info for all to see without the patient's consent.
February 25, 201610 yr Schefter doesn't, but the medical institution does like you said. It could get pretty messy, and the HIPPA issues won't apply directly to Schefter, but they sure could for displaying that info for all to see without the patient's consent. So since the medical organization provided the material illegally, ESPN can also be held liable for displaying it? To me, it would seem like only the medical organization is responsible, but I'm certainly no lawyer.
February 25, 201610 yr Author So since the medical organization provided the material illegally, ESPN can also be held liable for displaying it? To me, it would seem like only the medical organization is responsible, but I'm certainly no lawyer. OK, hypothetically speaking, what if it was a plastic surgery and they had allowed Schefter nude pre-op photos? and he disseminated them instead? We still feel the same? You might say apples and anvils, but the bigger issue is lack of consent from the patient to broadcast personal medical information. I'd imagine a good attorney could argue to that end
February 25, 201610 yr OK, hypothetically speaking, what if it was a plastic surgery and they had allowed Schefter nude pre-op photos? and he disseminated them instead? We still feel the same? You might say apples and anvils, but the bigger issue is lack of consent from the patient to broadcast personal medical information. I'd imagine a good attorney could argue to that end I have no idea what the laws are. If an ex-boyfriend gives nudies of his ex-GF to a buddy can that buddy post them or share them? He didn't steal them. Does he need approval?
February 25, 201610 yr Author I have no idea what the laws are. If an ex-boyfriend gives nudies of his ex-GF to a buddy can that buddy post them or share them? He didn't steal them. Does he need approval? What if he got them illegally, which is what happened here. And I'm not saying who's guilty or who's not. I'm only saying that I think this case could set some precedent to what is ok and what isn't. Bet ESPN settles this one.
February 25, 201610 yr OK, hypothetically speaking, what if it was a plastic surgery and they had allowed Schefter nude pre-op photos? and he disseminated them instead? We still feel the same? You might say apples and anvils, but the bigger issue is lack of consent from the patient to broadcast personal medical information. I'd imagine a good attorney could argue to that end Good question. I have no idea. Paparazzi put pictures out there all the time that they don't have permission to put in publications. Maybe apples and anvils too, but if ESPN didn't do anything illegal to get them, not sure what they could be sued for. The hospital is who should be in big trouble. I do think you're right about ESPN settling, just to make it go away.
February 25, 201610 yr Good question. I have no idea. Paparazzi put pictures out there all the time that they don't have permission to put in publications. Maybe apples and anvils too, but if ESPN didn't do anything illegal to get them, not sure what they could be sued for. The hospital is who should be in big trouble. I do think you're right about ESPN settling, just to make it go away. That is what I am uncertain of. I keep hearing that, but what did ESPN do that was illegal in obtaining them? Short of them stealing it, the hospital is more at fault than ESPN I would guess? I have no clue either how much is awarded in cases such as this? What is the value in something like this being released to the public? Especially in this instance where timing is more of the issue at hand. Pardon the pun. Not as if JPP, NY Giants, or the NFL was going to hide what happened. I have no clue what JPP has earned in his career, but this may be his only ticket to the money he cost himself last off season.
February 25, 201610 yr OK, hypothetically speaking, what if it was a plastic surgery and they had allowed Schefter nude pre-op photos? and he disseminated them instead? We still feel the same? You might say apples and anvils, but the bigger issue is lack of consent from the patient to broadcast personal medical information. I'd imagine a good attorney could argue to that end Nude pictures of a football player? Calling @lawildcat !
February 25, 201610 yr JPP gonna get paid...not sure if ESPN will be the one's ponying up but his medical stuff getting out there the way it did, x-rays and all...somebody goofed.
February 25, 201610 yr Nude pictures of a football player? Calling @lawildcat ! Send them to me! JPP will do but I'd rather see Megatron!
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