Nature of Proceedings: Hearing: re: Equitable Issues
Plaintiffs request the Court to adjudicate their remaining equitable causes of action for unfair competition (B&P Code § 17200 et seq “UCL”) and declaratory relief [the Fourth and Fifth causes of action]. Specifically they request that the Court find the systematic exclusion of Dr. Moelleken from Cottage Hospital’s emergence room and/or trauma center constitutes an unfair method of competition under the UCL.
Ruling: The Court finds for the Defendants and will enter judgment against Plaintiffs on their Fourth and Fifth causes of action. Defendants shall prepare the Judgment and it shall be submitted to Plaintiffs for signature in accordance with the local rules of Court. If the signature cannot be obtained, counsel shall follow the protocol set out in the local rules. (See Local Rules, Rule 1414.)
Analysis: This case was extremely well tried to a very conscientious jury; that jury found the Defendants did not violate the C