BEAUMONT – A local woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores of Texas for injuries she allegedly received when she slipped on a piece of poster board.
Seeking up to $1 million in damages, Shenequia Jackson filed her suit on Aug. 26 in Jefferson County District Court.
According to the lawsuit, on Oct. 21, 2017, Jackson was shopping at the Beaumont Walmart when she slipped and fell on a piece of poster board that was on the floor as she approached the register.
Jackson accuses Walmart of negligently failing to inspect and maintain its store.
She is suing for her past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings, impairment, pain, mental anguish and disfigurement.
Beaumont attorney Jonathan Juhan represents her.
Judge Justin Sanderson, 60th District Court, has been assigned to the case.
Case No. B-204377