Reeves v. Geigy Pharmaceutical, Inc.

OPINION

JACKSON, Judge:

Larry Ray Reeves (“Reeves”) appeals from an adverse summary judgment in favor of all respondents. He contends the trial court abused its discretion by denying him additional discovery time in which to obtain affidavits opposing those filed in support of respondents’ motions. Alternatively, he asserts the record before the trial court presented a disputed issue of material fact precluding summary judgment. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

In 1974, while attending the sixth grade, Reeves began experiencing epileptic seizures. He was treated over the next six…