lindsayangierole.jpgDawn Holland, the staffer who was allegedly attacked by Lindsay Lohan at the Betty Ford Center, has been fired for breaking patient confidentiality rules.

Holland says she lost her job for making a financial agreement with TMZ for an interview which violated HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws, according to RadarOnline.com. Holland confirmed to Radar that TMZ paid her at least $10,000 for an interview as well as pictures of her injuries.

Betty Ford Center spokesman, Russ Patrick, addressed Holland's dismissal:

    “In the three decades since our doors opened to patients, the Betty Ford Center and its employees have respected the privacy of all our patients. Regrettably, on December 21, 2010, one of our employees violated patient confidentiality by talking to the media and by disclosing a privileged document. That employee has been terminated by the Betty Ford Center.”


As a result of violating HIPAA laws as a healthcare worker, Holland, who worked as a clinical technician, could face criminal prosecution.

Lindsay's lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, released the following statement to X17online:

    "At this time, we are declining to comment on the underlying facts surrounding this incident, as we await the completion of the police investigation. It should be noted, however, that it was Ms. Lohan who called 911 to request police assistance at the time this incident occurred."


The police investigation on the battery charges against Lindsay are still ongoing.