Sibai v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

OPINION

JOHN OVARD, Justice.

Appellants Laila and Magdi Sibai brought suit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for injuries Laila Sibai allegedly sustained while shopping at Sam’s Wholesale Club. Following the close of the plaintiffs’ evidence on the issue of liability, the trial court granted Wal-Mart’s motion for directed verdict. In two points of error, appellants complain the trial court erred in entering the directed verdict because: (1) there was evidence that an employee of Wal-Mart in the course and scope of his employment was actively negligent in striking Laila Sibai; and (2) Wal-Mart did…