Arnett v. Baskous

BURKE, Justice.

Marcus Arnett appeals the superior court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant-appellee, Dr. Alexander Baskous. Arnett’s principal claim is that Dr. Baskous breached his duty to keep Arnett’s medical records confidential by releasing the records to the District Attorney for use in Arnett’s criminal trial. We conclude that Arnett’s claim has no merit and affirm the judgment.

II. FACTS & PROCEEDINGS

While serving a fifteen year sentence for sexually abusing his minor daughter, Ar-nett brought this civil suit seeking damages from Baskous, his physician, for releasing…