Seman v. State Med. Bd. of Ohio

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 3342

Syllabus

The trial court did not err by adopting the State Medical Board's (\board\) order to suspend appellant's license to practice medicine for an indefinite period, not less than one year. The board's consideration of appellant's disclosures to third-parties that were not expressly stated in the notice, including potentially uncharged misconduct, were aggravating factors pursuant to the board's rules and did not constitute a due process violation. Statements by a member of the board when reviewing appellant's case amounted to commentary and not new evidence in violation of appellant's due process rights. The trial court did not abuse its discretion finding the board's determination that appellant committed a sexual misconduct violation was based on reliable, probative, and substantial evidence. Judgment affirmed.