Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman, 47, has taken legal action to protect his medical records amidst an ongoing conservatorship case initiated by his mother. Allman filed a motion on March 7 to contest a subpoena filed by Cher in February seeking access to his medical records at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. The motion aims to safeguard his physician-patient and psychotherapist-patient privileged information to prevent potential public disclosure that could cause annoyance, embarrassment, or undue burden.
Allman's legal team argued that Cher's subpoena was made in bad faith, alleging that it was ordered with the knowledge that the records could not be produced in time and infringed upon his right to privacy. They also claimed that the subpoena was a misuse of the discovery process due to the timing of the request.
Cher's subpoena, issued on Feb. 22, demanded the records be produced by March 15, despite standard timelines dictating a longer period for compliance. Allman requested monetary sanctions of $3,000 against his mother for the alleged violation of the discovery process.
The conservatorship case was initiated by Cher in December, citing her son's mental health issues and the need to manage his finances. At a January hearing, Cher's attorneys expressed concerns about Allman's history of drug use and mental health diagnoses, including schizoaffective disorder. They highlighted instances where Allman had been placed under involuntary psychiatric hospitalization due to mental health episodes.
Despite Cher's efforts to secure a temporary conservatorship, it was denied due to insufficient evidence, with Allman demonstrating financial management and sobriety. The case continues, with the next court appearance scheduled for June 11, and a mandatory settlement conference set for October 3 if an agreement is not reached earlier.
