Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine Faces Lawsuit Over Doctor's COVID-19 Opinions
A lawsuit against the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, filed by Dr. Meryl Nass, is proceeding, challenging the Board's actions regarding her opinions on COVID-19. Dr. Nass, a Maine-licensed doctor since 1997 with no prior disciplinary infractions, has been critical of the government's handling of the pandemic, the efficacy of masking, and the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Her views, often expressed publicly, conflicted with the Board's position statement warning against the spread of COVID-19 misinformation. Following a complaint, the Board issued a Psychological Evaluation Order and immediately suspended Dr. Nass's license in January 2022, citing concerns about her public statements. While a state court later vacated the Psychological Evaluation Order as arbitrary and capricious, it upheld the Board's findings regarding patient care. The current federal court ruling, by Chief Judge Lance Walker, allows claims related to the Psychological Evaluation Order to go forward, stating that the Board's actions... 
