An Austin court hearing on a Texas family's request to keep their critically ill baby toddler alive -- has been postponed until May eighth.
Lawyers for the family of 17-month-old Emilio Gonzales and for the hospital where he's on life support were to present evidence tomorrow to Probate Judge Guy Herman. But the judge granted a request to postpone the hearing so an attorney assigned to look out for the baby's interests can complete work on the case.
An official with Seton Family of Hospitals says the judge is then expected to take until May 15th to issue a ruling. Children's Hospital of Austin, run by Seton, has been caring for Emilio since December -- but it contends its medical efforts are futile and the child is suffering. It invoked a state law that allows hospitals to end life-sustaining treatment in such cases with ten days notice to the family.
Emilio's mother, Catarina Gonzales, challenged the hospital's decision.
The judge last week agreed to temporarily block the hospital's move to end life support.
Hearing postponed in Emilio Gonzales life support case
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