Legal Dispute Over HIPAA Violation in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Case

In a legal dispute involving the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, defense attorneys claim the Manhattan district attorney's office violated health privacy laws by improperly accessing confidential medical records. The defense argues the subpoena to Mangione's insurer, Aetna, was improper, and that prosecutors reviewed protected documents without proper rights, violating HIPAA and doctor-patient privilege. Prosecutors acknowledged receiving extra materials from Aetna by mistake, deleted them promptly, and informed the defense and court. The defense further complicated matters by returning the deleted documents to prosecutors.