Creech v. Louisiana State Board of Examiners 590 So. 2d 71

In re Creech, Philip H., M.D.; — Plaintiffs); applying for writ of certiorari and/or review; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, Nos. 91CA-0277, 91CA-0278; Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court, Div. “I”, Nos. 89-13544, 89-14356.

Granted. Court judgments reversed. Board determination vacated. Remanded to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for a new hearing and determination after granting relator a reasonable opportunity to employ a new attorney and prepare for the hearing.

*72LEMMON, J.,

concurs. When the Board chose to allow relator’s counsel to withdraw, fundamental fairness required the Board to allow relator a reasonable amount of time to obtain new counsel before the hearing.