California Civil Code

§ 56.36

CIV § 56.36 Effective Jan 1, 2016Div. 1 · Part 2.6 · Ch. 7

Statute text

(a)A violation of the provisions of this part that results in economic loss or personal injury to a patient is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(b)In addition to any other remedies available at law, an individual may bring an action against a person or entity who has negligently released confidential information or records concerning him or her in violation of this part, for either or both of the following:

(1)Except as provided in subdivision (e), nominal damages of one thousand dollars ($1,000). In order to recover under this paragraph, it is not necessary that the plaintiff suffered or was threatened with actual damages.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 26. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.