Curtis v. Fairfax Hospital

By Judge Thomas A. Fortkort

This matter was taken under advisement for consideration of the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. Since the ruling had been made prior to the order entered January 6, 1995, staying this case, and since there are issues addressed in the letter not germane to the cases pending before the Supreme Court, the Court has decided to issue this opinion letter at this time. For the reasons given below, the motion is denied.

In the course of prenatal treatment at Fairfax Hospital (EH), Patricia Curtis disclosed personal and medical information. Her child, Jessie, was…