Young v. Thota

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Appellant Margaret Young, individually and on behalf of the estate of her deceased husband, William R. (“Ronnie”) Young, appeals from an adverse jury verdict on her medical malpractice claim against Venka-teswarlu Thota, M.D. and his employer, North Texas Cardiology Center (NTCC), in connection with their treatment during Ronnie’s cardiac catheterization. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Factual Background

Appellant is Ronnie’s widow. Ronnie died on March 10, 2005. Ronnie had suffered from a blood disorder called Poly-cythemia Vera (PV) and coronary…