Legal Opinion
Doe v. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Decided November 27, 1991No. 1058, September Term, 1991PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ROSALYN B. BELL, Judge.
The issue as presented to us by the parties in this expedited appeal is whether the Circuit Court for Montgomery County abused its discretion in lifting a seal of the records of this' case. The issue we decide, however, is whether appellant demonstrated a compelling interest in protecting the confidentiality of his identity which can be accommodated consistent with the presumption of open access to court records. We will hold that he has.
Appellant filed his complaint on July 11, 1991 under the fictitious name of John Doe, alleging breach of confidentiality of patient…
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