Jones v. Ray

OPINION ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING AND FOR REHEARING EN BANC

OLIVER-PARROTT, Chief Justice.

Relator, David Jones, individually and as next friend of David M. Jones, Jr. (Jones), a minor, seeks mandamus relief from orders entered by respondent, the Honorable Elizabeth Ray, in cause number 92-030831. Relator brought that action against 31 defendants — all of whom were doctors, hospitals, or other health care providers — whose negligence, relator alleged, had combined to render Jones permanently quadriplegic. On October 8, 1993, respondent signed an order granting the motions for severance and the…