Baughman

By administrative decision real party in interest Medical Board of California revoked the medical license of appellant John A. Baughman, M.D., following the filing and serving of an accusation of misconduct which Baughman failed to answer. After receiving notice of the decision revoking his license, Baughman filed the instant action, in the nature of a petition for writ of administrative mandamus, to set aside the board’s decision on the ground Baughman was not properly served with the accusation, and thereby was deprived of due process notice and opportunity to defend. Upon reviewing declarations and documentary evidence, the trial court denied Baughman’s petition, finding that the accusation was served on Baughman in conformance with the applicable statute, Government Code section 11505, subdivision (c), by certified mail at Baughman’s mailing address on file with the board. We affirm.

Background

Real party in interest Medical Board of California, Division of Medical Quality, California Department of Consumer Affairs, is responsible for regulating and disciplining physicians, and may suspend or revoke the license of a licensee whose default has been entered and who…