Lezlea Ross, Petitioner v. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that Lezlea Ross’s premises‑liability claim is not a health‑care liability claim (HCLC) under the Texas Medical Liability Act because the alleged safety‑standard breach bears no substantive nexus to the provision of health care. The Court also found that Ross did not waive the issue of HCLC classification. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals and remanded for further proceedings.