Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd. v. Martinez-Partido

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Opinion by

SARAH B. DUNCAN, Justice.

Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, Ltd., L.L.P. d/b/a Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital appeals the trial court’s order denying Methodist’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Mauricio Martinez-Partido because Martinez-Partido failed to timely serve a report by a qualified expert. We hold this Court is vested with jurisdiction over Methodist’s appeal, reverse the trial court’s order, and render judgment dismissing Martinez-Partido’s claims against Methodist with prejudice.

Factual AND Procedural Background

Martinez-Partid…