Simmons v. Flores

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Rosa Flores parked her car in front of the washateria where she works and left her ignition keys inside the vehicle. An unknown person took the car without Flores’ permission and later was involved in a collision that damaged Norma Simmons’ house. Simmons sued Flores, alleging that her act in leaving the keys in the unattended car was negligence and a proximate cause of her damages. The trial court granted Flores’ motion for summary judgment. Simmons has appealed.

To be entitled to a summary judgment, the movant must establish by competent summary judgment…