HOUSTON — A woman alleges a defective bowling ball return machine caused her finger to be nearly severed.
Nilda Veronica Alaniz filed a complaint Dec. 12 in Harris County District Court against Del-Mar Lanes Inc., and Roman Asset Holdings LLC, doing business as Del-Mar Bowling Lanes, alleging negligence.
Alaniz and her family were at Del-Mar Bowling Lanes in Harris County on Aug. 4, 2021, according to her complaint. She alleges that the bowling ball return machine was malfunctioning and making "unusual noises." Alaniz clams she reported the machine's malfunctioning to a bowling alley employee and was told it was safe to use while repairs were pending.
She further claims that while reaching down to pick up a ball, the machine caught and lacerated her finger, nearly severing the tip. Alaniz alleges the defendants' negligence for failing to warn of the dangerous condition of the bowling ball return machine, falsely assured her it was safe to use and for failing to provide her with another bowling lane. She also alleges the defendants were negligent for failing to repair and remove the machine or enforce safety rules and regulations.
Alaniz seeks monetary relief of more than $250,000, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. She is represented by Nichole Nech of The Nech Law Firm PC in Houston.
Harris County Disrict Court case number 2022-80293