Q: I was living in a shelter and the case manager insulted me about my HIPPA and phi rights. Also contracted COVID there.
I was wearing a mask while residing at the shelter when one of the staff members told me to remove it and shortly after I contracted COVID from other Patrons at the shelter. Then they kicked me out of the shelter while I suffer from depression and anxiety causing me to mentally, physically and emotionally suffer. Can I sue this shelter?
A: Regarding the Covid issue, possibly, if it was foreseeable that you'd likely contract Covid if forced to remove your mask, and there was no rational justification to force mask removal. That may or may not be proveable. Regarding removal from the shelter, their reasons would have to be examined. Regarding verbal insults directed to you, probably not, but if it's a public shelter, you may want to report that to the agency overseeing the shelter. You may want to contact several personal injury attorneys; it might be hard to find one for your particular issues - that's why I say "several". Definitely consult your local public Legal Aid or Legal Services office.
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