Salazar v. 521-533 West 57th Street Condominium

In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, etc., the defendant Schindler Elevator Corporation appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Lewis, J), dated April 23, 2010, which denied its motion to compel the plaintiff Jack Salazar to provide HIPAA-compliant (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [Pub L 104-191, 110 US Stat 1936]) authorizations for the release of records regarding his past treatment for seizures and mental health and substance abuse conditions.

Ordered that the order is modified, on the law and in the exercise of discretion, by…