HOUSTON – A January 2023 trial has been slated in a lawsuit claiming a woman had to be taken to the hospital after consuming cleaning chemicals from a tea dispenser while dining at a Conroe Salata.
Seeking more than $1 million, in damages, Megan Bean filed suit against Salata on May 24, claiming the restaurant negligently failed to ensure the beverages it provided were safe for human consumption.
According to her lawsuit, on March 24, 2021 Bean went to Salata and proceeded through the salad bar line, grabbing a cup for her beverage. She then went to the drinks dispensary and filled up her cup with what she believed was tea.
“Plaintiff drank from the cup. Plaintiff began to experience pain in her abdomen,” the suit states. “Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff learned that the liquid … she ended up consuming was in fact a cleaning chemical that is not safe for human consumption.”
Bean was rushed to the hospital.
Court records show a docket control order has been entered in the case, slating the case for trial on Jan. 16, 2023.
Bean is alleging gross negligence and seeks damages for her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and mental anguish.
Pasadena attorney Wisam Ghuneim represents her.
Filed in Harris County District Court, case No. 2021-31050