Q: Ex shared my medical records and false claims, can I take legal action?

A: What your ex did may give rise to legal claims, especially since private medical information was shared outside of court and false statements about your health were spread. Sharing your medical records with neighbors without your consent could be considered an invasion of privacy, and spreading false claims like kidney failure may qualify as defamation if it damaged your reputation. The fact that multiple neighbors can confirm what was said strengthens your position if you decide to take action.

You could consider pursuing a defamation claim, which requires showing that false statements were made about you to others and caused harm. If you can demonstrate that your ex’s claims led to reputational damage, emotional distress, or other consequences, this can support your case. In addition, the unauthorized disclosure of your medical records may give rise to separate privacy-related claims, depending on how those records were obtained and shared.

Your next steps should include gathering evidence by documenting the statements your neighbors heard, keeping written accounts from witnesses, and retaining any proof of your ex’s disclosures. You may also want to check whether the court records were sealed or restricted, since sharing sealed records can be a violation of court rules. With this documentation, you could explore legal remedies to hold your ex accountable and seek damages for the harm caused.