David M. Walsh IV (left) for Seward and Point 2 Point argues against plaintiffs' counsel Niles Illich before the Texas Supreme Court. Credit: Texas Supreme Court video archives. Texas High Court Asked if Texas Retailers Must Have Airport-Level Security
Retailers are complaining that the Texas Supreme Court is being asked to consider security measures akin to airport screenings.
December 09, 2024 at 04:37 PM
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What You Need to Know
- The Texas Supreme Court is reviewing a wrongful death case that could expand premises liability definitions for retailers.
- One Dallas police officer was killed and another was injured while responding to a call from an off-duty officer, who was detaining a trespass suspect at a Home Depot store.
- Retail industry representatives asserted in an amicus curiae brief that the court is being asked to require retailers to provide airport-level standards of security.
A premises liability lawsuit where one Dallas police officer died and another was injured has the Texas Supreme Court wondering if there should be a higher security standard for retailers.
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