The circuit court affirmed a trial court’s decision granting summary judgment to a freight broker who arranged the delivery of a shipment brought by a driver who hit and severely injured the plaintiff. The court determined the broker didn’t have an agency relationship with the driver and the carrier.
‘Blanket HIPAA-Based Objection’ Doesn’t Shield Agency From Disclosing Gender-Affirming Care Info, Court Says
“Although HIPAA prohibits wrongful disclosure of [protected health information] PHI,