Asked by Jordan Parker on May 14, 2024
Verified
In the case in the text,Lewis-Gale Medical Center,LLC v.Alldredge,the court held that the trial court erred because:
A) Lewis-Gale's actions did not demonstrate tortious interference with contract.
B) Lewis-Gale's actions fell so far outside the accepted practice of that "rough-and tumble" world as to constitute improper methods.
C) Tyson's statements,such as her use of the term "organizational terrorist" to describe Dr.Alldredge,were independently tortious and therefore rose to improper methods.
D) Lewis-Gale's actions were improper in that it used intimidation,duress,and undue influence based upon Lewis-Gale's ability to bring "financial ruin" on SWEP by canceling its contract to provide emergency room services to Lewis-Gale,which was SWEP's principal source of revenue.
Tortious Interference
Refers to the illegal interference with one party's contractual or business relationships by another party.
Financial Ruin
A situation where an individual or entity cannot recover from a severe financial setback, leading to insolvency or bankruptcy.
Emergency Room Services
Medical services provided in the emergency department of a hospital intended to address acute and urgent conditions.
- Discern between different torts involved in business activities and their reputational effects, such as defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.
Verified Answer
CB
Catherine BenneMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The court held that Lewis-Gale's actions involving at-will contracts did not rise as a matter of law to the level of the "improper methods" required for Dr.Alldredge to prove that Lewis-Gale's purposeful interference in her contract relationship with SWEP was tortious.
Learning Objectives
- Discern between different torts involved in business activities and their reputational effects, such as defamation, injurious falsehood, and intentional interference.