New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc. v. Gould

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SIFTON, District Judge.

Plaintiffs move and defendants cross-move for summary judgment with respect to the constitutionality of New York Public Health Law § 19. For the reasons discussed below, plaintiffs’ motion is denied, and defendants’ cross-motion is granted.

Plaintiff the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc. (“NYSSOS”) is a non-profit corporation, pursuing the common interests of its membership. Plaintiff Green is a licensed physician and past pres-" ident of NYSSOS. Defendants are state officials who have responsibility for enforcing the challenged…