Sandles v. Howerton

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice LANG-MIERS.

In this medical, malpractice case, we address whether the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to grant appellant a thirty-day grace period within which to file her expert report, by dismissing her claims with prejudice - pursuant to the Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act of Texas 1 (the Act) and by awarding attorneys’ fees against appellant as sanctions. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

Candace Sandies, as administratrix of the estate of Sarah Ann Williams, deceased, filed this health care liability claim on March 5,…