Milford v. People's Community Hospital Authority

This case is here on appeal from decision of the Court of Appeals which reversed an order of the Washtenaw county circuit court dismissing plaintiff’s complaint. In 1963 plaintiff, a duly licensed medical doctor, was a member of the staff of Beyer Memorial Hospital, 1 of 4 hospitals operated by defendant People’s Community Hospital Authority, a State agency created pursuant to PA 1945, No 47, as amended.1 Defendant Barry H. Alford was the chief of staff of Beyer Memorial Hospital.

The staff bylaws of defendant Hospital Authority were adopted by the hoard of directors on January 18, 1962.…