Shutters v. Domino's Pizza, Inc.

RAMEY, Chief Justice.

Appellant Julia Shutters appeals from a summary judgment in an action against her employer alleging negligence and gross negligence. We reverse and remand.

Appellant and Russell Harris, a co-defendant in this cause (hereinafter “Harris”), were employees of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Domino’s Pizza of Texas, Inc. (hereinafter “appellees”). On April 11, 1986, while appellant and Harris were on duty at one of the appellees’ business locations, Harris sexually assaulted appellant. Subsequently, appellant brought suit against both Harris and the appellees.

Appellant’s claim…