Erwin v. Cotter Health Centers, Inc.

¶1 Petitioners James F. Cotter and Cotter Health Centers challenge a Court of Appeals decision affirming the award to respondents Carey D. Erwin and Healthcare Properties, Inc., of fees arising from the leasing of several of Cotter’s senior health care (SHC) facilities. Cotter argues that Erwin provided real estate broker services to Cotter; that the parties’ contractual choice of Washington law is ineffective and California, not Washington law, should govern their dispute; and that under California law, Erwin is prohibited from claiming the leasing fees because Erwin was not licensed in…