Recently filed lawsuits in Harris County, Texas courts include a sexual assault case against NFL player Deshaun Watson and a personal injury action from a man who suffered injuries at the Chevron Refinery.
#1 – Jane Doe v. Deshaun Watson – Sexual Assault
NFL player alleged to have committed sexual assault now faces 30 accusations
This case is brought by a Jane Doe, who alleged that in October 2020 (during NFL player Deshaun Watson’s tenure with the Houston Texans), Watson sexually assaulted her during a date.
“Defendant Deshaun Watson is a player in the National Football League who was under contract with the Houston Texans from 2017 to 2021. During his time in Houston, at least 30 women accused Watson of sexual misconduct. In this petition, another victim comes forward,” the suit says.
“Plaintiff Jane Doe was approached by an agent of Watson’s who facilitated a date between Doe and Watson. Within minutes of arriving at Doe’s home, without any warning or encouragement or even knowledge he was going to do so, Watson abruptly got naked, lay on Doe’s bed and demanded that Jane Doe give him a massage. Doe complied due to fear. Doe attempted to give Watson a massage, but she would not touch his buttocks like he repeatedly demanded. Not liking Doe’s weak efforts at a massage, Watson sexually assaulted Doe before she was finally able to resist and get him to leave her apartment. Doe brings this case seeking damages from the assault and the resulting emotional distress.”
The suit seeks over $1,000,000 in damages, pre-and post-judgment interest at the maximum legal rate, costs of court, punitive damages and any other relief.
#2 – Apolinar Alvarado v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc. – Negligence/Strict Liability
Man injured by pipe at Chevron Refinery
This case is brought by a man named Apolinar Alvarado against defendants Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Ohmstede Ltd. and Ohmstede Industrial Services Inc., alleging their collective negligence led to him being struck by a pipe and severely injured at the Chevron Refinery in Pasadena.
“On or about Aug. 16, 2023, plaintiff suffered significant injuries when a worker ran over a pipe while driving a company truck in a restricted area at the Chevron Pasadena Refinery. The pipe suddenly and unexpectedly struck the plaintiff, causing him to launch off the ground and fall on his back and head. As a direct and proximate cause of defendants’ acts and omissions as further elaborated below, plaintiff suffered severe personal injuries, including but not limited to injuries to his back, knee, head and neck,” the suit states.
“Defendants were negligent and grossly negligent and failed to satisfy the duty to ensure that the work and related obligations they assumed were performed reasonably and safely. Defendants also engaged in affirmative negligent undertakings and acts.”
The suit seeks judgment against the company in finding them jointly and severally liable, over $1 million in damages and for the Court to grant the plaintiff all other just relief to which he might be entitled, under law or at equity.
Woman died at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital from post-partum hemorrhage
This case is brought by the estate of Camilya Packer, who died on July 15, 2022 while a patient at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, from complications related to a post-partum hemorrhage.
“At all times material hereto, Camilya Packer was a patient under the care of defendants, Katy Advanced OBGYN, PLLC and Memorial Hermann Health System, having sought defendants’ professional expertise, judgment, skill, competence, advice and treatment for delivery of a demise fetus. Camilya Packer was a 33-year-old female when she suffered a miscarriage. On July 14, 2022 Camilya was seen Dr. Amina Sayeed at Katy Advanced OBGYN, PLLC, when it was determined a fetal heart tone could not be detected. Camilya was instructed to return home and she would be notified to return to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, whereby Dr. Sayeed would deliver the baby. On July 15, 2022, Camilya was admitted to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital for a vaginal delivery of a fetal demise,” the suit says.
“On July 15, 2022, Camila Packer died as a result of clinical severe disseminated intravascular coagulation with postpartum hemorrhage and acute pulmonary thromboembolism after a delay in the induction of her delivery and the hospital staff’s failure to monitor her properly, recognize her complications and properly treat her. Plaintiff states that specific acts and omissions of the defendants were the proximate cause of said injuries and death. On July 15, 2022, Mrs. Packer tragically died at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital from the foregoing injuries that were directly related and proximately caused by the acts and/or omissions of Memorial Hermann Health System and Katy Advanced OBGYN, PLLC.”
The suit seeks judgment against the defendants, jointly and severally, for damages in an amount within the jurisdictional limits of the Court; exemplary damages, as addressed to each defendant, excluding interest, plus pre-judgment interest at the maximum rate allowed by law; post-judgment interest at the legal rate, costs of court; and such other and further relief to which the plaintiff may be entitled at law or in equity.
Mother’s lawsuit says her daughter died from mold exposure in her apartment
This case is brought by Bridget Young-Franklin on the part of her daughter Mahogany Deann Franklin, who died on Sept. 2, 2023 due to severe exposure to mold in her apartment, owned by the defendants.
“Mahogany Deann Franklin, deceased, was a tenant and lessee of defendant, Augusta North Houston, LLC (doing business as “Augusta North”) Apartments located at 1265 Kuykendahl Road, #5105, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77090, from Feb. 6, 2023 to Feb. 29, 2024. The apartment complex was under the management of defendant, Augusta Apts. Management, LLC (doing business as “Augusta North”), from Feb. 6, 2023, through Mahogany Deann Franklin’s death on Sept. 2, 2023,” the suit states.
“There was a water leak in the apartment complex, which affected Mahogany Deann Franklin’s Unit. Plaintiff’s unit was inundated with water that caused a severe mold infestation. On Sept. 2, 2023, as a direct result of Mahogany Deann Franklin’s exposure to the dangerous levels of mold in her unit, she collapsed due to inability to breathe. After Ms. Franklin collapsed, her roommate called 911. When the Houston Fire Department personnel arrived minutes later, it was determined that Mahogany Deann Franklin had died.”
The suit seeks judgment against the defendants, jointly and severally, in excess of $1 million in damages, together with pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, costs of court, and such other relief to which plaintiff may be entitled.
#5 – Lakisha Raheem-Mohammed v. City Park Care Center, LLC Et.Al – Negligence
Certified nursing assistant suffers eye injury while on the job
This case is brought by Lakisha Raheem-Mohammed, a certified nursing assistant who suffered a severe eye injury last October while at work for Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites, when the contents of an unemptied catheter bag splashed in her face, while she was replacing the bag.
“On or about Oct. 27, 2023, Ms. Raheem-Mohammed was working as a CNA for Terra Bella. On the day of the incident, Ms. Raheem-Mohammed was emptying a catheter bag. However, upon information and belief, the bag was overfilled because one of her co-workers did net previously empty the bag as required. Due to the bag being so full, while Ms. Raheem-Mohammed was emptying the bag, some of the contents in the bag (bodily fluids) splashed into her eye,” the suit says.
“Ms. Raheem-Mohammed suffered actual damages as a result, including but not limited to, significant physical injuries. Ms. Raheem-Mohammed suffered an injury to her eye, and continues to experience pain and loss of vision in her eye.”
The suit seeks judgment against the defendants, and damages between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
From the Southeast Texas Record: Reach Courts Reporter Nicholas Malfitano at nick.malfitano@therecordinc.com