Navrkal v. State Ex Rel. Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Regulation & Licensure

NATURE OF CASE

Harvey J. Navrkal, M.D., seeks reinstatement of his license to practice medicine and surgery, which was revoked in 1997. The State of Nebraska on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure and the Nebraska chief medical officer appeals the decision of the district court for Lancaster County, which ordered that Navrkal’s license be reinstated. We reverse, and remand with directions.

BACKGROUND

Early 1990’s

Navrkal graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1990. Following his graduation, he entered a family practice residency…