HOUSTON — Guests at a wedding event who fell off a ledge and suffered injuries are claiming the event organizer's negligence.
Cynthia Boyd and William Russo filed a complaint May 12 in Harris County District Court against Dukessa Catering LLC alleging negligence.
According to their complaint, the plaintiffs were guests at a wedding at Dukessa on Sept. 21, 2019. They allege that as Boyd was walking into the ceremony, she fell off a ledge because she could not see the drop-off and suffered a broken ankle.
The plaintiffs further allege that later that night, Russo was taking photos at the wedding when he fell off the same ledge and suffered a laceration on his leg. They claim Dukessa was negligent in failing to maintain the floors and walkways "in a reasonably safe condition" and failed to install a hand rail. They also claim Dukessa failed to use "contrasting colors or lighting on the step" to prevent falls or to warn of the dangerous condition.
The plaintiffs seek monetary relief of less than $250,000, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. They are represented by Davis Haines of Haines Law PC in Kingwood.
Harris County District Court case number 2021-28563