Welby, Morgan and Quack practice medicine out of a converted
house in Royal Oak. The doctors never filed any ‘legal papers’ as
they distain attorneys. They all plan to retire in the next two
years and are gradually turning their practice over to Joel, a
bright young doctor who is a recent graduate of Wayne’s World
Medical School and now practices with them. Joel is paid a salary
and a share of the profits.
Quack leaves his watch inside a patient during surgery the week
before Joel is hired. The patient sues for malpractice and names
all 4 doctors as defendants. If the patient wins, who will have to
pay the judgment of the suit if there is no insurance coverage?
Explain your reasoning.
The three doctors, Quack, Morgan and Welby would have to pay for the judgement of the suit as the three of them run the medical service in their name. Joel would not be liable to pay anything as he works as a salaried employee and is not an owner of the medical unit.
Welby, Morgan and Quack practice medicine out of a converted house in Royal Oak. The doctors...