A shocking incident at Houston City Hall has led to a significant legal battle, as a plaintiff claims severe injuries due to an elevator malfunction. Angela Gaddis filed a complaint against Elevator Repair Service, Inc. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas on August 22, 2024.
According to the court documents, Angela Gaddis was using an elevator at Houston City Hall on August 26, 2022, when it suddenly dropped twice—from the sixth floor to the fourth floor and then to the second floor. The plaintiff alleges that prior electrical work done by Elevator Repair Service, Inc. caused this malfunction. Gaddis asserts that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care in maintaining their equipment, which directly resulted in her serious injuries.
The lawsuit accuses Elevator Repair Service, Inc. of multiple counts of negligence. "Defendant owed a duty to exercise due care in the installation and maintenance of their electrical wiring," states the complaint. It further alleges that the company violated sections of the Texas Utilities Code by failing to provide safe and adequate services and facilities. Additionally, Gaddis claims that Elevator Repair Service, Inc. was negligent in hiring, retaining, supervising, monitoring, and training their employees who were responsible for installing and maintaining the necessary equipment and wiring.
Gaddis is seeking substantial damages exceeding $1 million for past and future medical expenses, mental anguish, physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, court costs, and other damages that may arise during discovery. She also demands a jury trial for all issues presented in her petition.
Representing Angela Gaddis are attorneys R. Clive Markland and Rob O. Cantu from Roberts Markland LLP. The case is being presided over by Judge Jonathan Vela under Case ID 2024-55511 in the 269th District Court of Harris County.