Hyatt Corporation v. Trahan

CLAUDE WILLIAMS, Chief Justice.

Jerome Trahan brought this suit against Hyatt Corporation, doing business as Hyatt House Hotel of Dallas (hereinafter referred to as Hyatt), seeking damages resulting from the theft of merchandise from his vehicle while it was parked at the hotel. The trial court rendered judgment, based upon the jury’s answers to special issues, in favor of Trahan. We affirm.

In his petition, Trahan alleged that he had driven his van-type vehicle to Dallas to attend a convention, and had registered at the Hyatt House Hotel as a guest. He alleged that he made inquiry of the…