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can i sue a rehab for sending me to Narcotics meetings or Alcoholics meetings
if the rehab states its a non 12 step rehab and says we must do at least 3 12 step meetings per week can i sue them as it is a religous group and as they are governd by the religious confidentiality can somebody please help me shed some light on this subject thanks
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Damages, which I assume you are seeking, are usually awarded for a tort (civil wrong, sorry if you know) or breech of contract, the general rule is that the plaintiff (person applying for relief) is entitled to full compensation for his loss.
The purpose of damages in tort is to put the plaintiff in the position he would have been in had the tort not been...
The purpose of damages in tort is to put the plaintiff in the position he would have been in had the tort not been...
15:17 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
Regardless of religious confidentiality, forcing you to go to Narc or Alc meetings COULD be interpreted as violating Hippa. Hippa is federal law. With regards to medical information, it protects your privacy. Hippa has guidelines that keep your medical information private. Be forcing you to attend these meetings where you may run into people you know or people who you may have to deal with in the future in your public life, they are forcing you to publicly reveal your medical history (and that's a Hippa no-no).
Also, just something to think about: if you are in rehab b/c it was court ordered, the rehab facility/personnel may be taking liberties with peoples rights (like forcing them to attend a public meeting) because most people are just doing whatever they are told to keep from violating the court order that would send them to jail. Some sneaky facilities & their personnel know this, so they kinda push "the little guy" around.
If you are looking to sue, the suit would not fall under religion, it would fall under Hippa & medical confidentiality.
Also, just something to think about: if you are in rehab b/c it was court ordered, the rehab facility/personnel may be taking liberties with peoples rights (like forcing them to attend a public meeting) because most people are just doing whatever they are told to keep from violating the court order that would send them to jail. Some sneaky facilities & their personnel know this, so they kinda push "the little guy" around.
If you are looking to sue, the suit would not fall under religion, it would fall under Hippa & medical confidentiality.
Damages, which I assume you are seeking, are usually awarded for a tort (civil wrong, sorry if you know) or breech of contract, the general rule is that the plaintiff (person applying for relief) is entitled to full compensation for his loss.
The purpose of damages in tort is to put the plaintiff in the position he would have been in had the tort not been committed.
You must ask yourself if you believe you have suffered in any way by the actions of this organisation and if you think you have find a solicitor who will act for you.
The purpose of damages in tort is to put the plaintiff in the position he would have been in had the tort not been committed.
You must ask yourself if you believe you have suffered in any way by the actions of this organisation and if you think you have find a solicitor who will act for you.
Ummmm.
Thank you for pointing out that the questioner said sending not forced you will have noticed that in line three the questioner says “we must” which indicates a degree of force. I have looked again at my suggestions in the light of your comment and find there is nothing I wish to change.
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If joey believes he has suffered a loss due to the actions of this organisation he only needs to convince the court of this.
Thank you for pointing out that the questioner said sending not forced you will have noticed that in line three the questioner says “we must” which indicates a degree of force. I have looked again at my suggestions in the light of your comment and find there is nothing I wish to change.
Factor30
If joey believes he has suffered a loss due to the actions of this organisation he only needs to convince the court of this.
Chrissa, i know you have experience in this but the traditional 12 step program definitely does have religious overtones. I don't say this with disapproval, anything safe that works has to be a good thing but....
secular groups have rewritten the 12 steps but the original definitely talks about a higher power.
http://en.wikipedia.o..._Program#Twelve_Steps
here's a secular option though
http://www.thecheers....lar-Twelve-Steps.html
secular groups have rewritten the 12 steps but the original definitely talks about a higher power.
http://en.wikipedia.o..._Program#Twelve_Steps
here's a secular option though
http://www.thecheers....lar-Twelve-Steps.html
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