Legal Opinion
Glenn v. Leal
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 1, 2018No. 01-17-00010-CVPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Sherry Radack, Chief Justice *809In this medical malpractice case, we consider (1) whether Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 74.1531 applies to emergency medical care provided in an obstetrical unit if the patient has not first been evaluated in an emergency room, and (2) whether there is legally sufficient evidence to support the jury's award of future medical expenses. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Factual Background
On May 26, 2011, Dawn Leal arrived at Kingwood Medical Center for an elective induction. She was admitted and treated by Dr. Christopher Glenn. Dr. Glenn had been Mrs. Leal's…
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- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, Marc Wilson, M.D., and Alliance ob/gyn Specialists, Pllc D/B/A ob/gyn Specialists, Pllc v. D.A. and M.A., Individually and as Next Friends of A.A., a MinorTexas Supreme Court · 2018
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