Hicks v. Ricardo

OPINION

OLIVER-PARROT, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment in a dental malpractice suit. In six points of error, appellant, Miriam Hicks, argues the trial court abused its discretion by denying her motion for new trial. We reverse and remand the case for new trial.

Summary of treatment

Appellant, Miram Hicks, sued appellee, Dr. Brian M. Ricardo, for negligent and grossly negligent dental care. Hicks was treated by Ricardo from 1984 until 1986. Prior to Hicks’ initial visit with Ricardo, her family dentist, Dr. Fullenweider, had extracted four upper teeth and inserted a partial bridge…