Legal Opinion
Sikes v. Heritage Oaks West Retirement Village
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided September 26, 2007No. 10-06-00176-CVPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FELIPE REYNA, Justice.
The wife and children of decedent Joel Sikes1 filed wrongful death and survival claims against Heritage Oaks West Retirement Village and others2 alleging malpractice in his treatment.
The Sikeses appeal the trial court’s judgment on an arbitration award. They first complain that the Dispute Resolution Plan is unenforceable because: 1) it does not comply with former article 4590i; 2) Heritage failed to sign the agreement; 3) the wrongful death claims are not within the scope of the agreement; 4) Eugenia Sikes lacked authority to sign the agreement on behalf of her…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In Re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 2005
- Baptist Memorial Hospital System v. SampsonTexas Supreme Court · 1998
- In Re Vesta Insurance Group, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 2006
- Wortham v. Dow Chemical Co., Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)2005
- Texas Cityview Care Center, L.P. v. FryerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2007
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