At times, the Supreme Court of Texas will review a case and provide an interpretation of the underlying law in a manner such that those who rely on the law, or whose livelihoods are impacted by it, can better understand its meaning. And then there are cases where the Supreme Court goes beyond the legislative intent and expands the law into an area in a manner that was neither planned nor desired.

Such was the case on Dec. 21, 2018, when the Texas Supreme Court delivered an opinion in Texas Health Presbyterian Hosp. of Denton v. D.A. providing physicians in a hospital obstetrical suite with protection from liability, indicating patients can only bring suit against such doctors in cases of “willful and wanton” negligence.

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