Kraus v. Alamo National Bank of San Antonio

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a personal injury and wrongful death action. John W. Kraus, Jr., individu ally and as next friend of his minor son John L. Kraus, and Fred and Letty Petty, the surviving heirs of Nancy Marie Kraus, sued Alamo National Bank of San Antonio and its Independent Contractor, Kelly Salvage Company, Inc., for actual and exemplary damages for Mrs. Kraus’ death and personal injuries to her son John L. Kraus, resulting from the collapse of a wall of the Old Household Furniture Store building owned by Alamo National Bank and being demolished by Kelly Salvage Company.