In re Griffith
Court of Appeals of Ohio
585 N.E.2d 937 (1991)
Relevant factsFree
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Board (plaintiff) charged veterinarian Don Griffith (defendant) with unprofessional conduct after he performed a surgical procedure on a kitten; at the Board's hearing, Griffith presented expert testimony, but the Board nonetheless found the procedure fell below minimum standards of care and issued a written reprimand, which the Court of Common Pleas affirmed.
IssueFree
Whether a specialized board hearing expert testimony is required to reach the same conclusion as the expert witness.