Buruato v. Mercy Hospital of Laredo

OPINION

Opinion by:

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

Ramiro and Irma Buruato appeal the trial court’s order dismissing their health care liability claim against Mercy Hospital of Laredo and Dr. Jorge Vela. In a single issue on appeal, the Buruatos contend that the trial court’s order is void because they did not receive adequate notice of the hearing that resulted in the order of dismissal. Because the trial court has discretion to shorten the notice period required by Tex.R. Civ. P. 21, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

On October 17, 1997, Ramiro and Irma…