Should I get a lawyer for a privacy violation? -

Due to a drug addiction I was forced to quit my nursing program. I began a rehab program, but soon discovered that I was fielding questions from my ex classmates about my reasons for quitting. I found out that one of my instructors had told some of her coworkers about my situation and one of her coworkers informed one of my classmates. Now it seems every nurse in my area knows of my situation. Do I have a case for a lawyer? If so, how do I find one? This all happened six months ago.

Take it to a lawyer and see. Most offer a free initial consultation. It sounds like confidentiality laws have been broken.

Yes you have a legitimate gripe. Teachers are bound by their profession to keep this kind of info private. Since you are not a part of a union, I would see a lawyer.

No... you have absolutely no case. The information was available by common means. Get over it, the drugs have made you paranoid. Nobody is out to get you.

You would have a he said she said case. Very hard to prove. Just keep clean and move on.

You were under no obligation to tell your teacher why you dropped out. You chose to do so. The fact that she chose to discuss your situation with her coworkers is unfortunate, but not actionable. You would have been fielding questions about why you quit regardless of whether or not she told anyone. Your instructor was not legally bound to keep your secret.

A personal injury attorney would be who you would need to contact, they can be found in the phone book under personal injury or you can contact the local state bar association. What you describe sounds to me like someone leaked personal information protected by the privacy act, in order to successfully present this type of case you would have to prove that the info was leaked, what leaked and by whom and that you were damaged as a result. If it just embarrassed you, it won t fly but if you can prove that you have been attempting to gain employment and have been denied and so have lost wages as a result then that might fly, if you ve been a couch potato and haven t even applied for work, probably won t win or even get anyone to take your case. The only thing you might do is get an injunction from the court to make sure the conduct is stopped. Go in and speak to an attorney, initial consultations are free and he is the best one to advise you after he knows the whole situation.