STRAUBE v. EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHARITY BD.

No. 402-226; SC 25276.

600 P.2d 381 (1979)

287 Or. 375

Kurt R. STRAUBE, M.D., Appellant, v. EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHARITY BOARD, a Corporation, Dba Emanuel Hospital, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided September 18, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard E. Alexander, of Davies, Biggs, Strayer, Stoel & Boley, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Preston C. Hiefield, Jr., of Williams, Stark, Hiefield, Norville & Griffin, P.C., Portland.

William L. Hallmark, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent. With him on the brief were William A. Masters, and Jones, Lang, Klein, Wolf & Smith, Portland.

William P. Isele, Chicago, Ill., filed a brief amicus curiae for the American Medical Association.


HOLMAN, Justice.

Plaintiff, a radiologist, brought this suit against defendant hospital for wrongful suspension of his staff privileges. He sought an order restoring them and enjoining the hospital from proceeding against him in the future unless it did so in compliance with due process and with its bylaws. Plaintiff also sought compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and costs. Defendant moved for summary judgment which was partially granted on the due...

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