Jezek v. City of Midland

BARROW, Justice.

Petitioner, David L. Jezek, brought this suit individually and as next friend of his minor son, Calvin Keith Jezek (Keith), against the City of Midland for personal injuries sustained by Keith as a result of an automobile collision which occurred at a blind intersection. Although the jury returned a verdict for Keith, the trial court rendered a take-nothing judgment for the City. The court of civil appeals affirmed. 586 S.W.2d 920.

The principal question involved is whether the “close proximity rule,” which allows recovery against municipalities for accidents caused by physical…