Tempura Food & Spices, LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and breach of warranty against Unity Cooling Systems, Inc., following a devastating fire at their property. The complaint was filed by Tempura Food & Spices, LLC in the District Court of Harris County, Texas on September 30, 2024, targeting Unity Cooling Systems, Inc.
The case revolves around a fire incident that occurred at Tempura's property located at 9207 Emmott Road in Houston, Texas. According to the petition, the fire was allegedly caused by a defectively designed, manufactured, and installed freezer door supplied by Unity Cooling Systems. Tempura claims that the faulty freezer door led to significant damage to their property and disrupted their business operations. The plaintiff asserts that Unity's employees acted with full authority or ratification from the company when performing actions related to the freezer door installation.
Tempura Food & Spices is seeking monetary relief exceeding $1 million for damages incurred due to the fire. They are pursuing compensation for actual damages related to necessary repairs of the property and loss of business income resulting from the incident. Additionally, they seek pre-judgment and post-judgment interest as permitted under Texas law. The complaint further requests recovery of court costs associated with bringing this action against Unity Cooling Systems.
The legal filing emphasizes two primary causes of action: negligence and breach of warranty by Unity Cooling Systems. Tempura alleges that all conditions precedent for recovery have been met or occurred, bolstering their claim for damages. They argue that Unity’s conduct constitutes negligence due to improper design and installation practices concerning the freezer door.
Representing Tempura Food & Spices in this matter is attorney J. Brantley Durrett from the Law Offices of Omar Khawaja PLLC based in Houston, Texas. The case has been assigned Case ID 2024-67555 and will be heard in the 164th Judicial District Court of Harris County under Judge Marilyn Burgess.