City of Jackson v. Sandifer

LAMAR, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. In this Mississippi Tort Claims Act (MTCA) case, we must determine whether the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, erred in finding the City of Jackson (the City) liable for the death of Tawanda Sandifer. Finding error, we reverse the judgment of the circuit court and render judgment in favor of the City.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Tawanda Sandifer was a chronic runaway. Tawanda’s mother, Mildred Sandifer, testified at trial that Tawanda had excelled in elementary school; however, she began having trouble and behavioral problems by the time she…