Runcie v. Foley

OPINION

LAURA CARTER HIGLEY, Justice.

Appellant, Donald Runeie, appeals an order dismissing with prejudice his health care liability suit against appellee, Richard J. Foley, M.D. In his sole issue, appellant contends that the trial court erred by dismissing his suit for failure to timely file an expert report, pursuant to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 74.351. 1

We affirm.

Background

In August 2004, the decedent, Dorothy Runde, who suffered from renal disease, sought dialysis treatment from Dr. Foley and Spring Dialysis, Inc. The decedent was refused treatment and subsequently died.