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This concurring opinion, authored by Justice Gonzalez and joined by Justice Abbott, advocates for the adoption of the 'Fireman's Rule' in Texas and its broader application beyond premises liability cases. The opinion discusses the historical rationale of the rule, including premises liability, assumption of risk, and public policy considerations, citing numerous cases from various jurisdictions. It applies the rule to the case of police officer Airington, who was injured while removing protestors, including Barbara Baldwin, from an abortion clinic. The opinion concludes that Airington should be barred from recovery, arguing that public safety officials assume inherent risks and that allowing recovery could have a chilling effect on political speech and civil disobedience, a constitutionally protected right.
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This concurring opinion, authored by Justice Gonzalez and joined by Justice Abbott, advocates for the adoption of the 'Fireman's Rule' in Texas and its broader application beyond premises liability cases. The opinion discusses the historical rationale of the rule, including premises liability, assumption of risk, and public policy considerations, citing numerous cases from various jurisdictions. It applies the rule to the case of police officer Airington, who was injured while removing protestors, including Barbara Baldwin, from an abortion clinic. The opinion concludes that Airington should be barred from recovery, arguing that public safety officials assume inherent risks and that allowing recovery could have a chilling effect on political speech and civil disobedience, a constitutionally protected right.
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