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:

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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:​

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Dr. Hamby can sue HMA for tortious interference with a contract because HMA was the party that had the power to terminate the contract between Emcare and Dr. Hamby. Even though Emcare was the one who fired Dr. Hamby, HMA had the authority to cause Emcare to do so. Therefore, HMA may be held liable for tortious interference with the contract.

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