HOUSTON – A shopper is filing a negligence lawsuit against the El Ranchito Meat Market Y Taqueria in Houston, claiming she slipped on the floor and injured herself while entering the store.
Plaintiff Carolina Hinojosa filed the lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against JMN Investments, LLC, doing business as El Ranchito Meat Market Y Taqueria, citing negligence and premises liability.
According to the lawsuit, on Sept. 18, 2022, Hinojosa was a patron at the El Ranchito Meat Market Y Taqueria in Houston. She claims that when she entered the store, she slipped and fell on a slippery substance on the floor and sustained serious injury.
The lawsuit accuses the defendant of several acts of negligence, including failing to properly inspect and maintain the premises to protect the safety of customers, failing to correct a dangerous condition, failing to provide proper warning to customers, including the plaintiff, of the dangerous condition of the premises, and failing to properly train and supervise employees.
Hinojosa alleges that she sustained bodily injuries because of the defendant's negligence. She is seeking damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, loss of earnings and earning capacity, and medical expenses, plus interest, court costs, and any other relief the court deems proper.
The plaintiff is represented by attorney Gabriela Jarrar of the NMW Law Firm in Houston.
Harris County District Court case number 2023-81897 / Court: 113