HAFI v. BAKER

No. 04-0926.

164 S.W.3d 383 (2005)

Dr. Salah El HAFI and Cardiology Clinic, P.A., Petitioners, v. Keith BAKER, Individually, Ian Baker, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Jean Baker, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Texas.

May 13, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Trace Jeffrey Sherer, Christopher L. Farmer, Hilburn Sherer, P.L.L.C., Houston, TX, for Petitioner.

Jack E. McGehee, James V. Pianelli, McGehee & Pianelli, L.L.P., Timothy D. Riley, Riley Law Firm, Houston, TX, for Respondents.


PER CURIAM.

The question in this case is whether a veniremember was biased as a matter of law. The court of appeals held that the veniremember was biased. 2004 WL 1921232. We disagree.

Keith and Ian Baker sued Dr. Salah El Hafi and Cardiology Clinic, P.A., alleging medical malpractice that caused the death of their mother, Jean Baker. During voir dire, the following exchange occurred:

Counsel: Okay. Is there anybody here that feels that you could...

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