Hospital Patients Sue over ‘degrading’ photos taken by Jay Hospital staff, shared on social media

Three patients who were allegedly photographed without consent by employees at Jay Hospital while they were asleep or heavily medicated have filed lawsuits against Jay Hospital and Baptist Healthcare. The alleged victims are being represented by Zarzaur Law. The firm says its investigation into the incidents has “revealed deeply troubling details about the conduct of hospital staff” as well as the hospital’s response to the allegations. According to the complaint, in February several employees at Jay Hospital took “unauthorized and degrading” pictures of the patients without their consent or knowledge because they were incapacitated. Attorney Joe Zarzaur says the images were reportedly circulated on the social media platform Snapchat and his clients became aware of what happened when hospital representatives recently approached them and offered money, as much as $50,000, in exchange for signing legal releases.

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Source: PNJ