Porter Memorial Hospital v. Malak

GARRARD, Judge.

This is an interlocutory appeal from the granting of a temporary injunction which ordered the hospital to restore Dr. Malak's staff privileges until such time as they might be terminated in compliance with the hospital's bylaws.

From 1978 to 1983 the doctor was employed by Associated Physicians, Inc., and was a member of the hospital's medical staff. In the summer of 1983 trouble developed between the parties. The relationship between the doctor and Associated Physicians, Inc. was ended, and litigation ensued. Then, on October 15, the doctor received a memo from the hospital…