Abrahamson v. Department of Professional Regulation

The plaintiff, Bruce M. Abrahamson (Abrahamson), applied to the defendant, Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (DPR), for a medical license. His application was denied. In substance, the DPR found that the plaintiff demonstrated a lack of “moral character” and “ethical judgment.” The circuit court reversed the denial. The DPR contends that the court erred. The principal issue is whether the decision to deny the plaintiff’s application was against the manifest weight of the evidence.

Abrahamson graduated from Autonomous University of Juarez, Mexico (Juarez), in February 1981. Before…