in Re Maria v. Lara and Maria A. Villareal

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas

December 5, 2017 No. 04-17-00793-CV

IN RE Maria V. LARA and Maria A. Villarreal

Original Mandamus Proceeding 1

ORDER

Sitting: Marialyn Barnard, Justice

Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice Irene Rios, Justice

On December 4, 2017, relators filed a petition for writ of mandamus and a motion for emergency temporary relief. This court is of the opinion that a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b). The respondent and the real parties in interest may file a response to the petition for writ of mandamus in this court no later than December 18, 2017. Any such response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4.

Relators’ request for temporary emergency relief is GRANTED. The trial court’s November 30, 2017 Order Granting Defendants’ Emergency Motion to (1) Compel Deposition of Plaintiff Maria A. Villarreal; (2) Request Release of All Medical Records in Court’s Possession; (3) Amend Court’s Order of November 16, 2017; and (4) Compel the Production of Plaintiffs’ Medical Records from Dr. Eduardo Carlos Canova is STAYED pending final resolution of the petition filed in this court.

It is further ORDERED that any medical records released to the real parties in interest pursuant to the November 30, 2017 order be returned to the trial court immediately.

It is so ORDERED on December 5, 2017.

PER CURIAM ATTESTED BY: ___________________

Keith E. Hottle Clerk of Court