Russo v. Teall

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard D. Rosenbloom, J.

In this paternity proceeding, respondent moves for a blood-grouping test pursuant to section 532 of the Family Court Act *333and for an order requiring the mother of the child in question to authorize respondent or his representative to examine the hospital records relating to the birth of the child. Petitioner consents to the blood-grouping test and opposes the request for hospital records authorization.

There is no specific provision of the Family Court Act dealing with inspection of hospital records. Section 165 of the Family Court Act provides:…