Maysville Anesthesia Serv. v. Meadowview Reg’l Med. Ctr.

EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT

Maysville Anesthesia Serv. v.
Meadowview Reg’l Med. Ctr., No. Civ.A. 03-79-DLB (E.D.Ky. Mar. 31, 2006)

The
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky held that
a Hospital acted properly when it terminated an anesthesia services contract.
In cooperation with the Hospital, an anesthesiologist and a certified registered
nurse anesthetist (CRNA) created a professional service corporation. The
Hospital then executed an exclusive anesthesia services agreement with that
corporation. The relationship between the anesthesiologist and CRNA deteriorated
and the corporation allegedly failed to provide the Hospital adequate coverage
for all of its operating rooms. After the Hospital exercised its right to
terminate the agreement, the anesthesiologist brought numerous claims against
the Hospital and the CRNA, alleging, among other things, breach of contract
and civil conspiracy. The district court granted the Hospital’s motion for
summary judgment on all claims, finding that the Hospital acted in accordance
with the terms of the anesthesia services agreement.