Love v. D. Houston, Inc.

OPINION

MICHAEL H. SCHNEIDER, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Melissa Love, brings this appeal after a summary judgment was granted in favor of appellee, Treasures. The issue is whether the Dram Shop Act precludes an employer’s liability for an independent contractor’s common law claims. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

After completing her day shift as a waitress at Treasures around 7:45 p.m., Love remained to work as a topless dancer. When Love began her shift as a topless dancer, her employment status changed from an employee to an independent contractor. During her shift as a…