Terrell v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “In determining the meaning of this section [§ 14(9)], we must ascertain the legislative intent by reviewing the entire act. See Woods v. Littleton, 554 S.W.2d 662 (Tex.1977) supra at 665. Sec. 3 establishes governmental liability for the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by a government officer or employee. Sec. 14(8) exempts governmental units from liability for “[a]ny claim arising out of the action of an officer, agent, or employee while responding to emergency calls or reacting to emergency situations . . .” After considering these provisions in conjunction with Sec. 14(9), we conclude that the Legislature did not intend to exempt governmental units from liability for claims arising out of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by a police officer in a non-emergency situation.”

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   e.g. Langley v. City of Amarillo