HOUSTON — Republic Airways is facing a negligence claim after a minor suffered injuries when hot water spilled on his leg during a flight from Houston.
Hao Zong and Lu Yang on behalf of J.Z., a minor child, filed a complaint April 2 in the Harris County District Court against Republic Airways Inc., alleging negligence.
The plaintiffs allege in their complaint that on Dec. 16, 2018, J.Z., suffered injuries after hot water spilled on his leg while on a Republic flight from Houston. They claim J.Z., has required medical treatment for his injuries due to the alleged accident.
The plaintiffs seek the court's approval of a settlement that was reached prior to the filing of their complaint. They are represented by Robert Hilliard, John Martinez, Rudy Gonzales, Jr., Catherine Hilliard, Bradford Klager, Marion Reilly, Jessica Pritchett, John Duff and Alex Hilliard of Hillard Martinez Gonzales LLP in Corpus Christi.
Harris County District Court case number 2020-20740