Pundy v. Department of Professional Regulation

This opinion addresses two consolidated appeals of the plaintiff, Andrew B. Pundy, involving the suspension of his medical license. The first is an interlocutory appeal challenging the constitutionality of section 41 of the Medical Practice Act of 1987 (Medical Practice Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 111, par. 4400—41), which prohibits the issuance of a stay of sanctions while judicial proceedings are pending. The second is an appeal of the circuit court's decision to uphold the decision of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation finding Dr. Pundy guilty of professional misconduct…