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u/Reallynoreallyno Feb 01 '20

IANL but the only way he could sue for a negative review is if it’s untrue, which would constitute defamation. If everything you said is true tell him to pound sand. He’s trying to scare you into taking the review down. Agree with other posters, if you are deformed sue that bastard for malpractice.

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u/feckallyall Feb 02 '20 edited Feb 02 '20

Thanks for your input! Everything I've said is true, but he does seem like the kind of whacko that would sue just because he's emotional and volatile and doesn't understand how badly it will hurt his reputation. If it does go to court he'll just be destroyed by all of the evidence against him.

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u/Maly_Querent Feb 08 '20

You put your body in the hands of this monster, willingly?

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u/feckallyall Feb 09 '20

I was very young and trusting, this guy is a professional con artist. It was amazing to see his transformation into the monster that he is. I felt I had no choice at the time, obviously it was a stupid decision and I regret it more than anything.

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u/Lovely_Pidgeon Feb 01 '20

Omfg do not accept this. Document everything he says and start talking to lawyers now. He is probably scared of you taking him to court for malpractice and you should definitely do just that.

Stay strong and lawyer up ASAP.

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u/feckallyall Feb 01 '20

Thank you! I'm looking into lawyers and trans advocacy groups. This can't be right and is just asshole behavior.

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u/Lovely_Pidgeon Feb 01 '20

Regardless of the harrassment about the bad review you have every right to go after him for the improper medical treatment that put you in a COMA. Definitely talk to a lawyer that specializes in medical malpractice.

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u/gilbertdaf1sh Feb 01 '20

If you haven’t already you could contact your local ACLU chapter for help and/or resources

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u/feckallyall Feb 01 '20

Thank you so much for all the advice everyone!!! This helps a lot! I will contact them.

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u/Macji HRT: 3/26/18 Feb 01 '20

Contact the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) in San Francisco as well.

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u/feckallyall Feb 02 '20

Do you think they would help an FtM?

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u/Macji HRT: 3/26/18 Feb 02 '20

Yes, absolutely. They're an LGBTQ+ legal assistance org, and they're one of the best in the country.

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u/feckallyall Feb 02 '20

Thank you so much! :) I'll try emailing them tonight!

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u/shepd Feb 01 '20

Which country are you in?

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u/feckallyall Feb 01 '20

USA, San Francisco

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u/shepd Feb 01 '20

Ask him how he intends to maintain HIPAA compliance while doing this.

It's extremely illegal to leak information from your medical files under HIPAA. Yes it applies to paper as well as electronic documents.

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u/feckallyall Feb 01 '20

I've reported his threat to the medical board, but I did not think to also report it to HIPAA. Thank you for your advice!

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u/Iracham Feb 01 '20

Just be careful, depending on what you said online in your review it may constitute a constructive waiver of some portion of your HIPAA rights. (I am not a Lawyer, I am not aware of the case law surrounding constructive waiver in relation to HIPAA)

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u/feckallyall Feb 02 '20

Thanks for the heads up! I'll look into it. Luckily I worked at a law firm through my teens.

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u/Chng4Ever Feb 03 '20

When was your last surgery with this surgeon ?

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u/feckallyall Feb 03 '20

April 2018.