HOUSTON — A Colorado man is alleging that while a guest at a Texas Hampton Inn, he slipped and fell on ice from an ice machine that accumulated near the elevator and suffered fractures to his knee and leg.
Aaron Doucet filed a complaint Sept. 14 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Raymond Management Company Inc and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., alleging negligence.
In his complaint, Doucet alleges that on Sept. 12, 2018, he was staying at the Hampton Inn in Spring as a guest which is managed by the defendants. He claims that while walking to the elevator, which was located near one of the hotel's ice machines, he slipped and fell on ice on the ground that had "not been properly cleared."
Doucet alleges he suffered a fractured right knee and leg and damage to his knee ligaments, meniscus and cartilage, lower back pain as well as post-traumatic pain and anxiety as a result of his fall. He also claims he has incurred medical expenses and suffered lost wages due to his injuries.
Doucet alleges the defendants negligence for not keeping the "common areas" of the hotel "free from hazards." He also alleges the defendants failed to "properly inspect" the area and keep in "good and safe condition."
Doucet seeks monetary relief, interest, trial by jury and all other proper relief.
Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas case number 4:20-CV-03190