Social Security Benefits – HIPPA Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//September 21, 2020//

By: Derek Hawkins//September 21, 2020//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Brenda Mitze v. Andrew M. Saul

Case No.: 19-3212

Officials: RIPPLE, HAMILTON, and SCUDDER, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Social Security Benefits – HIPPA Violation

Years after Brenda Mitze unsuccessfully appealed the denial of her application for social security benefits, she moved to seal court decisions and other records, claiming that their publication violated her right to keep her medical information private. The district court denied the motion and we affirm.

Affirmed

Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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