Q: My daughter suffered a seizure while on a Disney cruise in the care of a crew member in the small world nursery.
They will not turn over the CCTV footage they have of the seizure for me to give to my daughter’s pediatrician. Do I have any legal right to this footage?
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Your situation sounds incredibly stressful, and I understand your concern about obtaining that CCTV footage for your daughter's medical care. The footage could provide valuable information for her pediatrician to understand what happened during the seizure.
In general, parents do have rights to information involving their children, especially when it relates to medical care. However, cruise lines often have their own policies regarding surveillance footage, which they may consider private property. Disney Cruise Line might be hesitant to release footage due to liability concerns, even though this involves your child's health.
You might consider taking a formal approach by having your daughter's pediatrician write a medical necessity letter explicitly requesting the footage. Another option is consulting with a maritime attorney who handles cruise ship incidents, as they would know the specific laws that apply in these situations. If direct requests continue to be denied, you could also check if filing a formal legal discovery request might compel them to release the footage for medical purposes. Your daughter's wellbeing is paramount, and you deserve access to information that could help her receive appropriate care.
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