Morelli v. Ehsan

Tito Morelli assigns error to the trial court's finding that his participation as a partner in the operation of a medical clinic constituted the unlicensed practice of medicine, and therefore, he had no legally cognizable interest in the clinic. We affirm the trial court in part and reverse in part.

Facts

In November 1980, Tito Morelli, Dr. Mike Ehsan and a certified registered nurse, Anne Anholm, entered into a limited partnership agreement to establish and operate the Sunrise Emergency and Family Care Clinic in Everett, Washington. The clinic was to provide minor emergency treatment and…