Feyz v. Mercy Memorial Hospital

We are asked in this case to determine whether the doctrine that staffing decisions of private hospitals are not subject to judicial review precludes all such review, including claims brought under statutes such as the Civil Rights Act. We hold that the doctrine does not preclude such claims and reverse in part the trial court’s grant of summary disposition dismissing all the plaintiffs various claims against defendant.

Plaintiff is a physician with staff privileges at defendant hospital. The individual defendants hold various administrative posts as the hospital. This action has its roots in…