The National Football League is facing a legal issue about Peyton Manning's alleged use of human growth hormones. NFL is currently doing multiple comprehensive investigations about the Denver Broncos quarterback's drug usage.
The league promised that everything is under control and they already conducted numerous tests weeks ago. According to spokesman Greg Aiello, "the league hasn't been working with MLB and the United States Anti-Doping Agency to inquire about."
NFL answered the issue about being "passive" regarding the Manning's case saying that even though they want to fully investigate, the league is lacking of power. It reportedly has no enough "subpoena authority" to dig deeper on the quarterback's drug case, Forbes News reported.
Manning and his wife should grant NFL's legal approval to acquire the papers and other documents related to the action they obtained at the Guyer Institute. The Indianapolis-based clinic is accused of sending the HGH to the Manning's address, with the product named after his wife Ashley Thompson. The NFL reported that the only way to get those records without asking the Manning's camp is if the Guyer Institute undergoes legal proceedings, Yahoo Sports reported.
Furthermore, there is another problem that the league is facing-- all medical record of the players is shielded by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Based on the rules and regulations of the HIPAA, the institution is not allowed to release the record unless asked by the authorities.
Sports Lawyer Vern Inge stated that "Interestingly though, it appears it would not be Peyton's records they need but his wife's. I am sure they don't have such authority from her." According to the People, the attorney threw a statement that the Manning couple must give up the protection of the said document in order for the league to get access on the medical records.
Until now the NFL committees are still waiting for the camp of Manning to answer the call to settle this familiar case. The documents and medical records are still on the HIPAA and Manning's side.
