From 1991 to 2011, Dr. Curie worked at St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota. All of the contracts under which Dr.Curieworked stated thatCuriewas an independent contractor and not an employee. The contract did not include any non-compete agreement and did not state required minimum work hours, but the contract did state that either party could terminate the contract at any time.Dr.Curiedeveloped his own working schedule and was paid based on the hours he reported to the hospital.Curieself-reported his compensation on his taxes and paid his own federal withholding and employment taxes.

The hospital terminated its relationship with Dr.CurieafterCuriesuffered a series of health issues from 2008 to 2011, specifically, a heart attack, a heart transplant, and a hospitalization for bipolar disorder.Dr.Curiesued the hospital for wrongful discharge.In most states, would Dr.Curiewin his lawsuit against St. Luke's Hospital?

A. Yes, because it is unethical and illegal to fire any person for a medical condition

B. No, because doctors are professionals and cannot sue hospitals

C. Yes, becauseCuriewas an employee and shouldn't have been fired for a medical condition

D. No, becauseCuriewasn't an employee, but an independent contractor