Hernandez v. Seventh Day Adventist Corp.

OPINION

PAUL W. GREEN, Justice.

Richard Hernandez appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to vacate a foreign judgment entered against him. Hernandez argues Texas should not recognize the judgment. Specifically, Hernandez complains the trial court erred in finding the Hong Kong judgment to be final and erred in finding Hernandez had waived his authentication challenge to the judgment by failing to file the challenge timely. We affirm in part and reverse and remand in part.

Facts

Hernandez received medical care from the Hong Kong Hospital (HK Hospital). After Hernandez’s insurance company…