Tanquilut v. Department of Public Aid

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

In February of 1978, plaintiff, Renato L. Tanquilut, M.D., petitioned the circuit court of Cook County for judicial review of the administrative action of the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA) terminating his eligibility as a vendor of medical services. The circuit court affirmed the IDPA decision, barring plaintiff from continued participation in the Medical Assistance Program.

On appeal, plaintiff challenges both the factual basis for the findings and conclusions by the IDPA which resulted in his suspension and the…