Bynum v. Wilson County

JACKSON, Justice.

In this appeal we consider whether governmental immunity bars plaintiffs’ claims alleging that defendant Wilson County (“the County”) negligently failed to inspect and maintain a county office building. Because the County’s operation of the building is governmental in nature, we hold that plaintiffs’ claims against the County are barred by governmental immunity. Accordingly, we reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals.

On 1 November 2006, the County entered into an agreement with Sleepy Hollow Development Company (“Sleepy Hollow”) to lease an office building on Miller…