In a gripping legal confrontation, a Texas resident has taken action against a local hotel, alleging negligence that led to severe personal injuries. Shakola White filed the complaint on November 1, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, targeting OM Gayatri Maa, LLC, which operates as Grand Inn & Suites.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on August 5, 2023, when White was reportedly injured at the Grand Inn & Suites located at 17225 Hafer Rd., Houston. According to the complaint, White slipped and fell due to a wet floor at the entrance of her hotel room. The plaintiff asserts that this hazardous condition resulted in significant injuries requiring ongoing medical treatment. The suit accuses the defendant of failing to maintain safe premises and not warning guests about potential dangers.
White's petition details several accusations against OM Gayatri Maa, LLC. It claims that the hotel had a duty to ensure its premises were safe for invitees like White but failed in multiple respects. The allegations include negligence in maintaining the property and failing to warn guests about dangerous conditions such as wet floors. Furthermore, it is claimed that the hotel's management did not adequately train or supervise its employees to prevent such hazards.
The legal filing highlights various forms of negligence by OM Gayatri Maa, LLC. It accuses them of not having proper safety procedures or training programs for their staff regarding guest safety and hazard prevention. The plaintiff also argues that the hotel's lack of adequate inspection routines contributed significantly to her accident and subsequent injuries.
Shakola White seeks monetary relief amounting to $73,000 for damages incurred due to her fall. These damages encompass medical expenses both past and future, physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages and earning capacity, physical disfigurement, and mental anguish since August 5th. Additionally, she requests pre-judgment interest from the date of injury through judgment day and post-judgment interest at legal rates.
Representing Shakola White is Angie Basu from Basu Law Firm PLLC based in Houston. The case has been assigned Case ID 2024-76984 under Judge Talitha McCarty in Harris County's 127th Judicial District Court.