Kovaly v. Kuruvanka

OPINION

Sherry Radack, Chief Justice

This an appeal from a summary judgment on limitations in a medical-malpractice case. At issue is whether proper notice tolling limitations as to one defendant was effective to toll limitations as to later-sued defendants. We reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

The basic facts of the underlying case appear largely undisputed. On August 28, 2012, Plaintiff-appellant Shan Kovaly went to Houston Northwest Medical Center complaining of chest pain. Following diagnostic procedures, doctors determined he was likely having…