Q: Do I have to provide opposing counsel with documents that have nothing to do with the pending case.
My case is for equal pay and retaliation and now after providing excessive amounts of documents, opposing counsel is requesting access to all of my medical records. There is nothing medical related to the case therefore do I have to see sign the HIPPA release?
A:
Typically, you do not need to provide medical records if your medical condition is not part of your claim. Realistically, an attorney would need to know more about your case to determine if there is any reason to obtain your medical records. If you do not provide a signed HIPAA authorization, they may issue subpoenas for your records. You will need to file an objection to the subpoena to stop the release of your records. You may need to discuss your case with an attorney to get/provide some more information.
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