Rodriguez-Narrera v. Ridinger

OPINION

LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Introduction

In this case, we must decide whether evidence of medical expenses is properly excluded when the proponent fails to file a verifying affidavit at least 30 days before the day on which evidence is first presented at trial as required by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 18.001(d). Failure to comply with the provisions of section 18.001(d) requires a party to prove the reasonableness and necessity of medical expenses through traditional methods, i.e., through expert testimony. In this case, appellant neither complied with section 18.001 nor…