Sahlolbei v. Providence Healthcare, Inc.

Opinion

RICHLI, J.

Plaintiff Hossain Sahlolbei, M.D., appeals from the denial of his motion for a preliminary injunction in this action arising from the termination of his privileges as a member of the staff of Palo Verde Hospital (PVH). We conclude PVH was required to provide plaintiff with a hearing prior to, not after, terminating his staff membership, and that plaintiff was entitled to an injunction reinstating his membership pending such a hearing. Accordingly, we reverse the trial court’s order.

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background

1. .Appointment of plaintiff to PVH staff