A
statement of charges based on multiple allegations of misconduct was filed against
a physician by the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. Although
only one charge was sustained by a hearing committee, which was described as
a "one-time technical violation," the Department of Health published
information on all of the charges on its website, including the unsustained
charges. The physician argued that the information on the unsustained charges
should be removed and the court agreed, ruling that those charges should remain
confidential.