Casas v. Gilliam

OPINION

PEEPLES, Justice.

ON APPELLEE’S MOTION FOR REHEARING

Frank Casas appeals an interlocutory order denying his motion for summary judgment based on his claim of qualified immunity as an employee for the City of San Antonio. We reverse and render judgment sustaining the defense of immunity.

On December 15, 1989, Casas, an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), responded to an emergency call to transport Joris R. Gilliam, the victim of a gunshot wound. The nearest trauma center available to treat Gilliam was the Brooke Army Medical Center, located 7.7 miles away. The next closest…