Jason Pierre-Paul Sues ESPN, Adam Schefter Over Released Medical Records

February 25, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul made headlines when he injured his hand and lost a finger in a July 4 fireworks accident before the 2015 season. Now he's reportedly suing ESPN and reporter Adam Schefter for revealing his medical records in the aftermath.
Julia Marsh of the New York Post shared the details Wednesday:
Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is flagging ESPN and its reporter Adam Schefter for posting his private medical records online to millions of readers.
Pierre-Paul, 27, sued ESPN and Schefter in a Florida court Wednesday, citing a violation of his privacy.
The civil suit seeks more than $15,000 in damages, per Kevin Draper of Deadspin.
Marsh reported the suit accuses Schefter of "blatant disregard for the private and confidential nature of plaintiff's medical records, all so Schefter could show the world that he had 'supporting proof' of a surgical procedure."
The suit claims that "while the player's injury may have been 'a matter of legi...

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