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Medical Data Breach Lawsuit Survives Dismissal Challenge

Tort – Privacy – Tracking technology

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly2026.03.25Updated 10d ago
Tort – Privacy – Tracking technology

Where a plaintiff has brought a putative class action alleging that the defendant shared confidential medical information about her, the defendant’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim should be denied because the plaintiff states plausible claims for a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, invasion of privacy, breach of implied contract and breach of fiduciary duty.

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A court has rejected a defendant's motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging unauthorized sharing of confidential medical information. The plaintiff successfully alleged violations including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, invasion of privacy, breach of implied contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. The ruling allows the case to proceed to further litigation stages.

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