HOUSTON – A man alleges he fell at a Harris County restaurant because of food spilled on the floor.
Jose Gonzalez filed a complaint on Aug. 23 in the Harris County District Court against Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Houston) LLC and Fogo De Chao Holdings Inc. alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Nov. 19, 2017, he was injured at defendant's Fogo De Chao restaurant when he fell on a wet and slippery floor. The suit states it is believed the condition was caused by a waiter dropping food onto the floor. He alleges he sustained severe injuries, resulting in medical expenses, lost wages and disfigurement as a result of the fall.
The plaintiff holds Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Houston) LLC and Fogo De Chao Holdings Inc. responsible because the defendants allegedly allowed the unreasonably dangerous condition to remain and failed to maintain the premises.
The plaintiff and seeks monetary relief of more than $200,000 but less than $1 million and such other and further relief to which he may be entitled. He is represented by J.W. Stringer in Houston.
Harris County District Court case number 2018-56955