HOUSTON - A woman is suing Bar Louie, claiming a waitress that was on the second floor dropped a heavy skillet on her head.
Jessica Smith filed suit against BLH Acquisition (Bar Louie) on Jan. 18 in Harris County District Court.
According to the lawsuit, on July 23, 2022, Smith was dining with her husband and friends at Bar Louie at Baybrook Mall. They were seated on the lower floor. Right above them was a second floor with a balcony.
“(Smith) had just ordered her drink when she felt a sudden impact on the top of her head,” the suit states. “A waitress had dropped a heavy skillet… from the floor above, causing her to suffer painful and seriously bodily injuries as a result.”
The suit alleges Bar Louie was negligent for failing to place caution signs, and for failing to place barriers to prevent customers from unwittingly being exposed to an unreasonable danger.
Smith asserts she suffered permanent personal injuries and is seeking damages for her pain, mental anguish, lost wages, impairment, medical expenses and disfigurement.
The Miller Weisbrod Olesky law firm represents her.
Case No. 2024-03388