Farrell v. Greater Houston Transportation Co.

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

Farrell and Smethers appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of Greater Houston Transportation Company, D/B/A Yellow Cab (‘Yellow Cab”) and the dismissal for want of prosecution of their suit against Felix Ogunsakin. We affirm.

Appellants contend that on June 12, 1991, Ogunsakin ran a red light while driving a taxicab. Yellow Cab held the taxicab’s permit issued by the City of Houston. Ogunsa-kin struck the appellants’ ear. Both were injured, and their car was damaged.

On October 7,1994, the trial court granted Yellow Cab’s motion for summary judgment and signed an…