Carl v. Children's Hospital, 702 A.2d 159 (1997)

Citation: Carl v. Children's Hospital, 702 A.2d 159 (1997)
Parent Document: Carl v. Children's Hospital, 702 A.2d 159 (1997)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 1997-09-23
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2395626/carl-v-childrens-hospital/ ↗

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In the present case, Ms. Carl allegedly testified in opposition to tort reform and on behalf of medical malpractice plaintiffs.18 If Children’s Hospital can demonstrate that this ease is analogous to Korb, and that this type of exercise of First Amendment rights by a probationary non-management employee could significantly harm the Hospital’s financial interest, then this will constitute a formidable defense. It is certainly not obvious, however, that this case is more like Korb than like Novosel and Bishop. We should not conclude, on the basis of Ms. Carl’s complaint alone, that Children’s Hospital is entitled to judgment on the strength of Korb. Rather, we should remand the ease to the trial court for an appropriate factual inquiry.

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