Silvas v. Ghiatas

OPINION

HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

INTRODUCTION

This is a medical-malpractice case. Inez Silvas, individually and as executor of his son Denis’s estate, brought suit along with his wife, Luisa Silvas. Mr. and Mrs. Silvas sued six health care providers, claiming that the providers were negligent in providing medical care to Denis Silvas. Abraham Ghiatas, M.D., one of the six defendants, moved for summary judgment on the negligenceclaim. The trial court granted summary judgment and Mr. and Mrs. Silvas perfected this appeal. We reverse.

FACTS

In February 1992, Denis Silvas saw a physician and…