Jesus Virlar, M.D. and GMG Health Systems Associates, P.A., A/K/A and D/B/A Gonzaba Medical Group v. Jo Ann Puente
Jesus Virlar, M.D. and GMG Health Systems Associates, P.A., A/K/A and D/B/A Gonzaba Medical Group v. Jo Ann Puente
Opinion
Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas JUDGMENT No. 04-18-00118-CV Jesus VIRLAR, M.D. and GMG Health Systems Associates, P.A., a/k/a and d/b/a Gonzaba Medical Group, Appellants v. Jo Ann PUENTE, Appellee From the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas Trial Court No. 2014-CI-04936 Honorable Norma Gonzales, Judge Presiding BEFORE THE EN BANC COURT 1 In accordance with this court’s opinions of February 5, 2020 and of this date, the portion of the trial court’s judgment awarding damages for future loss of earning capacity is MODIFIED to reflect that Appellee Jo Ann Puente recover damages against appellants in the amount of $880,429.00. As modified, the portion of the trial court’s judgment awarding damages for future loss of earning capacity is AFFIRMED. We do not disturb any other damages awarded by the jury.
Further, the judgment of the trial court is REVERSED IN PART and this cause is REMANDED for the trial court (1) to conduct an evidentiary hearing on any benefit received by Puente from C.P.’s settlement with the hospital pursuant to Utts v. Short, 81 S.W.3d 822 (Tex. 2002), and apply any appropriate settlement credit, if any; (2) to make a determination of the amount of damages awarded for future medical care expenses that should be paid in periodic payments pursuant to section 74.503(c) and (d) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and (3) to sign a new judgment in conformity with this court’s opinion. Costs of appeal are taxed against the party incurring same.
Appellee Jo Ann Puente’s motion for rehearing is DENIED.
SIGNED May 6, 2020.
_____________________________ Liza A. Rodriguez, Justice Justice Rebeca C. Martinez has recused herself from this appeal.
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