Henson v. Southwest Airlines Co.

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice MAZZANT.

Desmond T. Henson appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment for Southwest Airlines Company. In two issues, he argues that the trial court erred in concluding that his malicious prosecution and negligence claims were preempted by federal law, and that the issues raised in Southwest’s no-evidence motion for summary judgment are not properly before the court. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Factual Background

Appellant purchased a one-way ticket with cash for a Southwest flight from St. Louis, Missouri to Houston, Texas. After passing through…