Dr. Citrin had an agreement for Dr. Mehta to work in Citrin's medical offices to see his patients while he was on vacation. When Citrin was on vacation, Mehta saw a patient and misdiagnosed the problem; the patient died. The heirs of the patient sued Citrin, claiming that Citrin and Mehta were partners.

Were they partners? Will Citrin be liable?

For purposes of this question, presume that they were not partners. Was Citrin an independent contractor or an employee?