Washington v. City of Houston

OPINION

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Wanda Idlebird Washington sued the City of Houston and Dr. Patrick A. Titus for damages resulting from an alleged assault committed by Titus while he was an employee of the City’s Central Health Clinic. The trial court rendered summary judgment in favor of the City and Titus on grounds of governmental and official immunity. On appeal, Washington contends that summary judgment was improper because it was supported only by pleadings. She also complains that the City and Titus failed to conclusively establish their respective claims of sovereign and official…