Stringer v. Bd. of Trustees of Edward W. Sparrow Hosp.

Plaintiff, a medical doctor, had his staff privileges at Edward W. Sparrow Hospital revoked on February 5, 1964. During the summer of that year, upon plaintiffs demand, a hearing was held and the revocation affirmed. There is dispute between the parties as to whether it was a full and complete hearing. Almost 5 years later, on April 1, 1969, plaintiff filed his complaint against some of the present defendants seeking a return of hospital privileges and $500,000 in damages. By order on July 1, 1970, plaintiff was allowed to add others as parties defendant.

Plaintiff alleges that members of the…