Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center v. Michael Sonnier ( 2021 )

Court of Appeals Sixth Appellate District of Texas JUDGMENT Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, Appeal from the 71st District Court of Appellant Harrison County, Texas (Tr. Ct. No. 20- 0378). Memorandum Opinion delivered by No. 06-21-00031-CV v. Justice Stevens, Chief Justice Morriss and Justice Burgess participating. Michael Sonnier, Appellee As stated in the Court’s opinion of this date, we find reversible error in the judgment of the court below. Therefore, we reverse the trial court’s order and remand this case to the trial court with instructions to dismiss Sonnier’s claims against Christus and to award Christus reasonable attorney fees and costs in accordance with Section 74.351(b) of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. We further order that the appellee, Michael Sonnier, pay all costs of this appeal. RENDERED SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE COURT JOSH R. MORRISS, III CHIEF JUSTICE ATTEST: Debra K. Autrey, Clerk