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loss of chance doctrine in Texas

8 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2008 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Columbia Rio Grande Regional Healthcare, L.P. v. Hawleygreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008The Texas Supreme Court “has spoken with great clarity on the loss of chance rule, leaving no room for disagreement: recovery in a medical malpractice case cannot be had if, at the time of the alleged negligence, the patient had a pre-existing condition from which the chance of survival was [fifty] percent or less.” Columbia Rio Grande Reg’l Healthcare, L.P. v. Hawley, 188 S.W.3d 838, 863 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2006, pet. granted).

2008The Texas Supreme Court "has spoken with great clarity on the loss of chance rule, leaving no room for disagreement: recovery in a medical malpractice case cannot be had if, at the time of the alleged negligence, the patient had a pre-existing condition from which the chance of survival was [fifty] percent or less." Columbia Rio Grande Regional Healthcare, L.P. v. Hawley, 188 S.W.3d 838, 863 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2006, pet. granted).

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Hodgkins v. Bryangreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Hodgkins v. Bryan, 99 S.W.3d 669, 675 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, no pet.).

2008Hodgkins, 99 S.W.3d at 674 .

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Parrott v. Caskeygreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008The majority, as well as Rowan and Niese, cite the Beaumont Court of Appeals’ opinion in Parrott v. Caskey, 873 S.W.2d 142, 151 (TexApp.-Beaumont 1994, no writ), in support of their contention that Rowan and Niese’s claims are not barred by the loss of chance doctrine.

2008The majority, as well as Rowan and Niese, cite the Beaumont Court of Appeals' opinion in Parrott v. Caskey, 873 S.W.2d 142, 151 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 1994, no writ), in support of their contention that Rowan and Niese's claims are not barred by the loss of chance doctrine.

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Scafidi v. Seilergreen
nj · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001In discussing the relaxed causation approach, the Court quoted in footnote three, language from Scafidi v. Seiler , 119 N.J. 93, 109 , 574 A.2d 398, 406 (1990).

2001In discussing the relaxed causation approach, the Court quoted in footnote three, language from Scafidi v. Seiler , 119 N.J. 93, 109 , 574 A.2d 398, 406 (1990).

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Crawford v. Deetsgreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court").

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court”).

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Park Place Hospital v. Estate of Milogreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Milo, 909 S.W.2d at 511 ; Kramer, 858 S.W.2d at 400 .

2006See Milo, 909 S.W.2d at 511 ; Kramer, 858 S.W.2d at 400 .

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Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund v. Mandlbauergreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Mandlbauer, 34 S.W.3d at 912 .

2006See Mandlbauer, 34 S.W.3d at 912 .

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Colonial Savings Ass'n v. Taylorgreen
tex · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993While this section is the law in Texas, see Colonial Savings Ass'n v. Taylor, 544 S.W.2d 116, 119-20 (Tex.1976), it does not determine or suggest the appropriate standard of causation.

1993While this section is the law in Texas, see Colonial Savings Ass’n v. Taylor, 544 S.W.2d 116, 119-20 (Tex.1976), it does not determine or suggest the appropriate standard of causation.

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Kramer v. Lewisville Memorial Hospitalgreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court").

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court”).

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Fennell v. Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Inc.green
md · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Fennell, 580 A.2d at 213 .

1993See Fennell, 580 A.2d at 213 .

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Daugert v. Pappasgreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

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Perez v. Las Vegas Medical Centergreen
nev · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

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Valdez v. Lyman-Roberts Hospital, Inc.green
texapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Valdez, 638 S.W.2d at 114-16 ; Bellaire, 510 S.W.2d at 97-98 .

1993See Valdez, 638 S.W.2d at 114-16 ; Bellaire, 510 S.W.2d at 97-98 .

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Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hospitalgreen
va · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard" cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat'l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable"); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard” cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat’l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable”); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

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Holt Atherton Industries, Inc. v. Heinegreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Southwest Battery Corp. v. Owen, 115 S.W.2d 1097, 1098-99 (1938).

1993See Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Southwest Battery Corp. v. Owen, 115 S.W.2d 1097, 1098-99 (1938).

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Southwest Battery Corp. v. Owengreen
tex · 1938 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Southwest Battery Corp. v. Owen, 115 S.W.2d 1097, 1098-99 (1938).

1993See Holt Atherton Indus., Inc. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80, 84 (Tex.1992); Southwest Battery Corp. v. Owen, 115 S.W.2d 1097, 1098-99 (1938).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Daugert v. Pappasgreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Kramer v. Lewisville Memorial Hospital green
tex · 1993
2 sentences

1994However sympathetic those cases may be, Kramer specifically and clearly refuses to recognize or adopt the loss of chance doctrine as a part of the common law of Texas. 858 S.W.2d at 403 .

1994However sympathetic those cases may be, Kramer specifically and clearly refuses to recognize or adopt the loss of chance doctrine as a part of the common law of Texas. 858 S.W.2d at 403 .

21994–2006
Dumas v. Cooney green
calctapp · 1991
2 sentences

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

1993See Perez, 805 P.2d at 599 n. 3 (Steffen, J., dissenting); Dumas, 1 Cal.Rptr.2d at 593 ; but see Daugert v. Pappas, 104 Wash.2d 254 , 704 P.2d 600, 605 (1985) (en banc).

11993–1993
Gardner v. National Bulk Carriers, Inc. green
ca4 · 1963
2 sentences

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard" cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat'l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable"); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard” cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat’l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable”); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

11993–1993
Harry J. Hicks, Administrator of the Estate of Carol Greitens, Deceased v. United States green
ca4 · 1966
2 sentences

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard" cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat'l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable"); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

1993While the doctrine was first recognized in the context of maritime "man overboard” cases, see, e.g., Gardner v. Nat’l Bulk Carriers, Inc., 310 F.2d 284 , 287 (4th Cir.1962), the first sign that the doctrine might be applied in the medical malpractice context came in Hicks v. United States, 368 F.2d 626 (4th Cir.1966) ("If there was any substantial possibility of survival and the defendant has destroyed it, he is answerable”); see also Whitfield v. Whittaker Memorial Hosp., 169 S.E.2d 563, 569 (Va.1969).

11993–1993
Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic green
texapp · 1992
2 sentences

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court").

1993See Kramer, 831 S.W.2d at 50 ; Karl v. Oaks Minor Emergency Clinic, 826 S.W.2d 791 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, writ denied) (motion for rehearing pending); Crawford v. Deets, 828 S.W.2d 795, 797 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, writ denied) (refusing to recognize the loss of chance doctrine because instituting a new cause of action "is better left to the legislature or the supreme court”).

11993–1993
Bellaire General Hospital, Inc. v. Campbell green
texapp · 1974
2 sentences

1993See Valdez, 638 S.W.2d at 114-16 ; Bellaire, 510 S.W.2d at 97-98 .

1993See Valdez, 638 S.W.2d at 114-16 ; Bellaire, 510 S.W.2d at 97-98 .

11993–1993

Where else courts name it

IL 15 (1995–2024) OH 11 (1999–2026) MD 9 (1990–2022) TX 8 (1992–2008) CT 7 (1996–2008) WA 6 (2000–2023) IN 6 (1994–2007) NE 4 (2008–2019) RI 4 (2004–2012) NY 4 (2004–2013) IA 4 (1998–2014) TN 3 (1993–2012) NV 3 (1993–2021) DE 3 (1988–1995) MN 3 (1992–2013) NC 3 (2020–2020) SD 3 (2000–2023) VT 2 (2003–2015) NM 2 (2018–2025) WY 2 (2004–2010) KS 2 (1994–2002) SC 2 (1995–2000) MA 2 (2008–2011) LA 2 (1996–2019) OK 2 (1992–1996)

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