Ghazali v. Southland Corp.

OPINION

BUTTS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Southland Corporation. Plaintiff, Gloria Reyes Gha-zali, surviving spouse of Masoud Ghazali, sued Southland, alleging its gross negligence was the proximate cause of her husband’s death. While working in the early morning hours of August 22, 1978, at a convenience store owned by Southland, her husband was shot and killed by robbers. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff sued for actual damages, alleging certain negligent acts and omissions of Southland, and for exemplary damages. Both parties acknowledge in…