Gavrel v. Rodriguez

OPINION

ADELE HEDGES, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Louis John Gavrel, appeals a medical malpractice judgment entered in favor of appellees, José Rodriguez and Grant McKeever. In six issues, appellant argues that the evidence is factually insufficient to support the jury’s verdict and that he is entitled to a new trial due to an incomplete reporter’s record. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I. Background

On the evening of February 17, 2000, Dr. Grant McKeever received a phone call from Dr. Ralph Hertz, Mr. Gavrel’s family physician. Dr. Hertz asked Dr. McKeever to meet Mr. Gavrel in the…