Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Kansas

Law Suits and Releasing to the Media

I want to know at what time can the media be told of a Malpractice lawsuit? If I am the person sueing a Doctor and the general public needs to know and the media would have a hay-day.. when can i release my 'story' to the media?

Once the suit is filed? Once the suit is settled?


Asked on 12/04/02, 8:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard McLeod McLeod & Heinrichs

Re: Law Suits and Releasing to the Media

I'm going to answer two questions - when you can, and when you should. You can give a filed lawsuit to the media anytime. It is a public record. Same for a settlement, UNLESS there is a confidentiality agreement. When you should might be a much different answer. Most good lawyers don't try their case in the press. If the case is newsworthy, let the media find it themselves. Hope that helps. Best of luck.

Rich McLeod

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Answered on 12/04/02, 8:22 pm


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