Opinion ID: 2104012
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Heading: Clark's Summary Judgment Evidence

Text: In response to the defendants' motions for summary judgment, Clark submitted the affidavit of expert Richard H. Turner, the chief executive officer of the National Academy for Professional Driving. Turner contends that Williams and Stewart were not acting in good faith and that another reasonably prudent law enforcement officer, under the same or similar circumstances, could not have believed the need to immediately apprehend [the suspect] outweighed a clear risk of harm to other members of the public who may be using the highway during the pursuit. Further, Turner stated that Williams' and Stewart's actions did not meet industry standards for the University of Houston, City of Houston, Harris County, State of Texas, or the United States of America and violated the University of Houston policies regarding pursuit. Turner bases his opinion on his review of facts surrounding the pursuit, numerous documents including, but not limited to depositions taken, and policies and procedures presented in the discovery process, and his visit to the pursuit scene. Because Turner's testimony on good faith is not substantiated with reference to each aspect of the need and risk balancing test, it is conclusory and is insufficient to controvert the defendant's proof on good faith. See Wadewitz, 951 S.W.2d at 467. Therefore, we conclude that Williams and Stewart established good faith as a matter of law.