City of Dallas v. Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.

OPINION

MALONEY, Justice.

This is a summary judgment case. The City of Dallas and Christopher Harmon moved for summary judgment on Harmon’s defense of qualified immunity. 1 The City and Harmon appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc. had parking lot problems because of a nearby nightclub’s customers. Half Price Books hired Harmon, a City of Dallas police officer, as general security for the store. The Dallas Police Department approved Harmon’s off-duty assignment. Harmon wore his uniform while working for…