Mississippi Department of Mental Health v. Shaw

DICKINSON, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. After falling down steps at a state agency’s fund-raising event, the plaintiff filed suit alleging negligence. Because the agency — in promoting the event — was immune from tort liability, we must reverse the trial court’s denial of the agency’s motion for summary judgment.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (“MDMH”) operates the Ellis-ville State School, a school for persons who suffer from mental retardation. In 2004, the school’s administration decided to raise funds by operating “Camp Fear” — a Halloween event similar to a…