Brandon v. County of Richardson

Appellant, JoAnn Brandon (Brandon), as personal representative of the estate of Teena Brandon, deceased, filed suit in the district court for Richardson County against Richardson County and Sheriff Charles B. Laux for breaching their duty to protect Teena Brandon (victim) and thus causing her wrongful death. The district court dismissed Brandon’s second amended petition based on Richardson County and Laux’s demurrer alleging that the petition did not set forth facts sufficient to allege a cause of action. We reverse, and remand with direction.

BACKGROUND

The factual context of the damage claim…