Grimminger v. Maitra

OPINION BY

JOHNSON, J.:

¶ 1 James D. Grimminger appeals the trial court order granting summary judgment in favor of Shuba Maitra, M.D. (“Dr. Maitra”) and Blair Surgical Associates, PC (“Blair Surgical”). Grimminger claims Dr. Maitra violated the physician-patient privilege by offering information and opinions to Grimminger’s employer, the U.S. Postal Service. Grimminger contends that the trial court erred in concluding that (1) Dr. Maitra did not release any confidential communications- or other diagnosis infor*278mation to the postal authority, (2) Grim-minger gave Dr. Maitra implied consent to…