Grindstaff v. Michie

OPINION

ANN CRAWFORD McCLURE, Justice.

In this case of “surgery gone awry,” Dr. Gary Grindstaff appeals the denial of his motion to dismiss pursuant to the Texas Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTUAL SUMMARY

In 2002, Sandra Michie sought treatment from Dr. Grindstaff, a podiatrist, for bilateral heel and plantar foot pain. She suffered with the pain for about six years and had pursued several unsuccessful treatments, including over-the-counter medications, arch supports, Birkenstoek shoes, and custom made functional orthot-ics. Dr.…