Hightower v. Saxton

OPINION

VANCE, Justice.

Rebecca Hightower filed suit alleging medical malpractice against two physicians, Robert Saxton, M.D. (“Dr.Saxton”) and Fred Walters, M.D. (“Dr.Walters”). Dr. Saxton and Dr. Walters each filed a Motion to Dismiss under article 4590i, section 13.01 of the Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act. Tex.Rev.Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 4590i, § 13.01(e) (Vernon Supp.2001). While the motions were pending, Dr. Walters filed a motion for summary judgment. On October 5, 1999, the trial court granted Dr. Saxton’s motion to dismiss with prejudice and Dr. Walters’s Motion for…