Kleinschmidt v. Montes

Appellant sued appellee for invasion of privacy and libel based on appellee’s release of appellant’s medical records in the context of prior litigation between appellant and a third party. Appellant appeals from entry of summary final judgment for appellee on both counts.

The record clearly shows that appellee released appellant’s medical records pursuant to a subpoena and orders of the court in the prior litigation. Accordingly, appel-lee’s release of those records was absolutely privileged and he cannot be held liable therefor as a matter of law. See § 455.241(2), Fla.Stat. (1985);…