Lopez v. Aziz

OPINION

BUTTS, Justice.

This appeal arises from a medical malpractice suit. Appellants are the surviving husband and children of Angelita Lopez. Appellants brought suit against Dr. Salar Akhtar Aziz, alleging that he consulted with Mrs. Lopez’s treating physician on her behalf and with her implied consent, and that he failed to recommend correct treatment. Appellants appeal from a summary judgment granted in favor of Dr. Aziz. The sole ground stated in the motion for summary judgment was that Dr. Aziz owed Mrs. Lopez no duty because there was no physician-patient relationship between Dr. Aziz…