MEARS v. MARSHALL

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Susan A. Allinger, Houston, Texas, argued the cause for appellant. On the opening brief were Michael M. Essmyer, Essmyer & Tritico, L.L.P., Houston, Texas, and Clinard J. Hanby, The Woodlands, Texas, and Jeffrey S. Merrick and Williams & Troutwine, P.C. On the reply briefs were Michael M. Essmyer, Essmyer & Tritico, L.L.P., Houston, Texas, and Clinard J. Hanby, The Woodlands, Texas.

Janet Schroer, Portland, argued the cause for respondent William R. Marshall, M.D. With her on the brief were Gordon J. Evans and Hoffman, Hart & Wagner.

Joe W. Redden, Jr., Houston, TX, argued the cause for respondent Collagen Corporation. With him on the brief were Curt Webb and Beck, Redden & Secrest, Houston, TX, and Eric J. Neiman, John D. Ostrander and Tooze Shenker Duden Creamer Frank & Hutchinson, Portland.

Alfredo Wheelock, Portland, filed an amicus curiae brief for Oregon Trial Lawyers Association.

Before RIGGS, P.J., and LANDAU and LEESON, JJ.