And could the plaintiff sue under violation of HIPPA law and confidentiality?

Brilliant!
I don't know how well-known HIPAA is outside the US, so in case anyone is scratching their head over your post: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act stipulates, inter alia, that except for certain specified circumstances, a patient's medical information must be kept private.
Joy,
Lynn
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