Block v. Ambach
New York Court of Appeals
537 N.E.2d 181 (1989)
- Written by Darius Dehghan, JD
Facts
Norman Ackerman (defendant) was a licensed psychiatrist. The State Board for Professional Medical Conduct (the board) (plaintiff) charged Ackerman with fraud, gross negligence, and incompetence in the practice of medicine. Ackerman allegedly induced two of his patients to engage in sexual intercourse with him, to engage in lewd conduct, and to use inappropriate drugs during time periods covering 26 months, 78 months, 46 months, and 53 months. After receiving testimony, a hearing panel of the board sustained the charges against Ackerman and recommended permanent revocation of his license. The Regents Review Committee upheld the panel’s determination, and Ackerman’s license was revoked. Ackerman filed suit in the appellate division, arguing that the administrative charges did not provide specific dates of his alleged misconduct and that this deprived him of due process. The appellate division sustained the revocation of Ackerman’s license. Ackerman appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Alexander, J.)
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