Gomez v. Rendon

Petitioner, Berta Gomez (“Gomez”), seeks a writ of certiorari to review the trial court’s order denying her motion for a post-surgical examination of Kevin Oquen-do. We grant the petition for writ of certiorari and quash the trial court’s order.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In January 2009, Gomez’s vehicle struck the respondent, Kevin Oquendo (“Oquen-do”), and fractured his ankle. Prior to suit being filed, Oquendo underwent surgery. *317In September 2009, the respondent, Olga Rendon (“Rendon”), the mother and legal guardian of Oquendo, filed suit against Gomez asserting a claim for…