Tiger Woods' legal team is pushing back against a subpoena for his medical prescription records, a move stemming from his recent DUI-related rollover crash in Florida. The case adds another layer to the golf legend's long and public history with injuries and recovery.
According to reports from TMZ and ESPN, Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, has filed a motion arguing that releasing these records would be a violation of his client's privacy. Duncan has requested a hearing to determine if the records, held at a Palm Beach pharmacy, are even relevant to the investigation, stating the right to privacy is not absolute but requires the state to prove the records are necessary.
The incident occurred on March 27th in Hobe Sound, near Woods' Jupiter Island home. Police reports state Woods told authorities he was distracted by his cell phone and the radio, causing him to rear-end a truck's trailer, which led to his vehicle flipping. He was able to escape by climbing out the driver's side window.
At the scene, officers reported Woods appeared impaired and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, despite a breathalyzer reading of 0.00. He was found with two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. After refusing a urine test, Woods was taken into custody and has since pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI, property damage, and careless driving.
Prosecutors are seeking a full account of any prescriptions Woods had from January 1st through the date of the crash, including dosages and any warnings about operating a vehicle while using the medication. The legal battle now centers on the balance between a criminal investigation and an athlete's private medical history.
