A brief statement issued by the German's spokesman, Sabine Kehm, said documents for the coma-stricken star had disappeared. The dossier is being touted for sale by someone who claims it to be the genuine medical notes of Schumacher, who has been in hospital since December 29 last year after a horrific skiing accident.
Ms Kehm threatened legal action if any of the information was made public.
She said: 'For several days stolen documents and data are being offered for sale. The offeror claims them to be the medical file of Michael Schumacher. 'We cannot judge if these documents are authentic. However, the documents are clearly stolen. The theft has been reported. The authorities are involved. 'We expressly advise that both the purchase and the publication of such documents and data is forbidden. The contents of any medical files are totally private and confidential and must not made available to the public. 'We will therefore, in every single case, press for criminal charges and damages against any publication of the content or reference to the medical file. We trust for your understanding.'
It is not clear if the alleged notes originated from Grenoble Hospital, in France, or from University Hospital Lausanne, in Switzerland. Schumacher was transferred from Grenoble to Lausanne on June 16 to begin rehabilitation. He is unable to talk or walk, despite some reports, and continues to slip in and out of consciousness.
It was 25 weeks ago that Schumacher, a very competent skier, suffered his life-threatening accident. He was holidaying with family and friends in Meribel, where he owns a chalet. It comes just days after it was claimed he had his eyes open and was conscious during his transfer from a French hospital to a facility in Switzerland, according to reports. It was said that Schumacher, 45, was able to communicate to ambulance staff by nodding his head. Schumacher was transported 120 miles from Grenoble Hospital to University Hospital Lausanne on Monday morning.
