OWENS v. NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

(14840)

229 Conn. 592 (1994)

GUY OWENS v. NEW BRITAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decision released June 14, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara L. Cox, with whom were William F. Gallagher and, on the brief, Dennis N. Garvey, for the appellant (plaintiff).

Theodore J. Tucci, with whom was Linda L. Morkan, for the appellee (defendant).

BORDEN, BERDON, KATZ, F. FREEDMAN and F. X. HENNESSY, JS.


KATZ, J.

This appeal requires us to establish the proper test for determining whether a hospital sufficiently complied with its medical staff bylaw obligations for the purpose of terminating a physician's medical staff privileges. We conclude that the substantial compliance test is the proper standard by which to review the hospital's compliance with the bylaws, and therefore affirm the judgment of the Appellate Court.

The following undisputed facts are relevant...

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