Hernandez v. Overlook Hospital

149 N.J. 68 (1997)

692 A.2d 971

ALLYN HERNANDEZ, M.D., PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT,

v.

OVERLOOK HOSPITAL, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued January 22, 1997.

Decided April 30, 1997.

James E. Patterson argued the cause for appellant (Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Ravin, Davis & Himmel, attorneys).

Christopher J. Carey argued the cause for respondent (Tompkins, McGuire & Wachenfeld, attorneys; Mr. Carey and Mary Ann McConeghy, on the brief).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by GARIBALDI, J.

The central issue presented in this case is whether a medical resident is entitled to counsel at…