Brinker Texas, L.P. v. Looney

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, Justice.

In this premises Lability case, Appellant Brinker Texas, L.P. (“BTLP”) appeals from the trial court’s judgment in favor of Appellee Diane Looney. In one issue, BTLP challenges the court’s finding that BTLP had knowledge and notice of the existing suit within two years and was not prejudiced by being named as an additional defendant after limitations had expired. We affirm.

I. Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

On December 17, 1997, Looney was injured when she slipped and fell at a Chili’s restaurant located at 6229 Sandshell Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. Looney filed…