Texas Supreme Court
Paul Barr, Petitioners v. Milton Johnny Bernhard, Respondents
February 15, 197821 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 205
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment, holding that the Kerrville Independent School District is immune from liability under governmental immunity and that professional school employees are immune from negligence claims except when the negligence occurs in the disciplining of students; the Court also reversed the Court of Civil Appeals. Justice Johnson dissented, arguing that the majority’s reading of Section 21.912(b) improperly shields employees from liability for negligent injuries to students.