F.F.P. Operating Partners, L.P. v. Duenez

OPINION

Opinion by Justice YÁÑEZ.

Appellant, F.F.P. Operating Partners (FFP), appeals a judgment rendered in favor of appellees, Xavier and Ashley Due-nez. We affirm.

Background

In the late afternoon of July 26, 1997, Roberto Ruiz bought a twelve-pack of beer at a “Mr. Cut Rate” convenience store owned by FFP. During the afternoon, prior to purchasing the twelve-pack at FFP’s store, Ruiz had drank a case and a half of beer while cutting firewood. After leaving FFP’s store, Ruiz swerved into the opposing lane of traffic, colliding with the Duenez family’s car. All five members of the Duenez family…