McGee v. Smith

OPINION

JOHN CAYCE, Chief Justice.

Bill McGee, D.V.M., Jeff Williams, D.V.M., and Bridgeport Animal Hospital, PLLC, appeal the trial court’s judgmént awarding Carl Smith $45,000 in damages plus prejudgment interest for their negligence in the treatment of Smith’s foal. In one issue, appellants contend that there was no evidence to support the judgment because Smith failed to present expert testimony regarding negligence and causation. We will reverse and render a judgment for appellants.

On or about May 21, 2000, Smith’s foal sustained a four-centimeter cut on its left, rear leg, which left the…