Wheeler v. Methodist Hospital

OPINION ON REHEARING

LEE DUGGAN, JR., Justice (Retired).

Appellant’s motion for rehearing is denied, the opinion issued in this case on December 28, 2000 is withdrawn, and the following opinion is issued in its place, changing our treatment of appellant’s issues on discovery (one, two, three, five, and six) and immunity (seven).

Appellant, James M. Wheeler, M.D., appeals a summary judgment in favor of appellee, The Methodist Hospital. We reverse and remand.

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Factual Background

Wheeler is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. From approximately July 1988 until March 1995, he had…