PATTON v. BLACK

1920926.

646 So.2d 8 (1994)

Michael A. PATTON, Sr., individually and as father and next friend of Keeva Patton, a minor v. Julia BLACK.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

August 5, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas C. Hollingsworth of Freeman, Hollingsworth & White, P.C., for appellant.

Donald B. Sweeney, Jr. and Leigh Hardin Hancock of Rives & Peterson, Birmingham, for appellee.


COOK, Justice.

Michael A. Patton, Sr., individually and as father and next friend of Keeva Patton, a minor, appeals from the dismissal of his negligence action against Julia Black, Keeva's physical education teacher. The trial court held that the action was barred by the discretionary function immunity given to teachers. We reverse and remand.

Patton sued Black for damages based on injuries sustained by Keeva while performing jumping and tumbling exercises...

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