Shulman v. Washington Hospital Center

HOLTZOFF, District Judge.

The question presented in this case is whether the failure of a private hospital to renew the membership of a physician on its “Courtesy Staff”, is subject to judicial review. It is one of novel impression in this jurisdiction. This Court answers the question in the negative, subject to the possible qualification that there may be judicial review only if the hospital violates procedural requirements prescribed by its own charter, constitution, by-laws, rules or regulations. The last mentioned aspect is not involved in this case.

The plaintiff, Dr. Isidore Shulman, has…