City of San Antonio v. Rodriguez

Carlos D. Rodriguez sued the City of San Antonio for injuries he received while playing basketball at a city-owned and -operated recreation center. Rodriguez claims he went up for a rebound, landed in a wet spot on the floor, slipped, and injured his knee. The district court rendered judgment for Rodriguez on a favorable jury verdict, and the court of appeals affirmed. - S.W.2d -, 1995 WL 905527.

The district court instructed the jury as follows:

With respect to the conditions of the premises, the City of San Antonio was negligent if—

a. The condition posed an unreasonable risk of harm; and

b.…