Court of Appeals of New York

The Appellate division properly denied to apply the doctrine of collateral estoppel, concluding that a finding of sexual misconduct by a Hearing Committee of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct does not preclude a defendant-physician from contesting liability for assault and battery in plaintiff-patient's civil action to recover money damages.

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• Decided 10/30/2003
• Published 10/30/2003

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• Court of Appeals of New York

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