HMA, Operator of a Hospital, Contracted with Emcare to Provide

question 86

Multiple Choice

HMA, operator of a hospital, contracted with Emcare to provide emergency medical services to the hospital. Emcare hired Dr. Hamby as an emergency medical physician on a one-year contract. Hamby argued with the manager of HMA about its billing procedure and Hamby was fired by Emcare before the year ended. The appeals court held that Hamby:​

• A) ​could only sue Emcare for breach of contract.
• B) ​could only sue HMA for breach of contract.
• C) ​could sue both Emcare and HMA for breach of contract.
• D) ​could sue Emcare for tortious interference with a contract.
• E) ​none of the other choices are correct.

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