HOUSTON - A woman is seeking up to $1 million in damages for injuries she allegedly received after an automatic door struck her.
Alleging negligence, Emily Ortiz filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Texas and E.E. Newcomer Enterprises on Jan. 12 in Harris County District Court.
According to the lawsuit, on March 19, 2022, Ortiz was at a Walmart when she was struck by an automatic door and was seriously injured as a result.
The suit does not give any more details on the incident.
Ortiz seeks damages for her past and future pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, disfigurement and impairment.
Attorney Kraig Rushing represents her.
Case No. 2024-02380