UCHE v. Allison

OPINION

EVELYN V. KEYES, Justice.

In this medical malpractice suit, appellant, Chris Uche, M.D., brings an accelerated interlocutory appeal challenging the trial court’s order denying his motion for special appearance. In one issue on appeal, Dr. Uche argues that the trial court erred in denying his special appearance in favor of appellee, Melody Allison, individually and as representative of the estate of Dorothy Mueller (collectively “Allison”).

We reverse and render.

BACKGROUND

The facts of this dispute can be found in a prior opinion from this Court. 1 Dorothy Mueller boarded a Carnival Cruise…