A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit following a workplace accident that left her with severe injuries. On November 14, 2024, Karina Nunez filed a complaint in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, against Pancho’s Meat Market #7, Compa LLC, and Bernal Enterprises, Inc., seeking damages for negligence.
The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, at Pancho’s Meat Market #7 located at 11907 High Star Dr., Houston. According to the complaint, Nunez was employed at the market when another employee accidentally spilled hot soup on her. The lawsuit claims that the defendants failed to maintain a safe work environment, resulting in Nunez suffering from severe scald burns and other debilitating injuries. The plaintiff's petition states that these injuries have caused her significant physical pain and mental anguish.
Nunez alleges that the defendants' negligence directly led to her injuries. She is seeking compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, impairment, disfigurement, and emotional distress. The lawsuit outlines several specific areas of damage for which she seeks relief: physical pain and disability from the time of injury to trial; anticipated future pain and mental anguish; embarrassment and suffering; loss of earnings both past and future; necessary medical expenses incurred and anticipated; as well as physical impairment and disfigurement.
The case has been filed under Section 15.002 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code in Harris County due to the location of the incident and residence of both parties involved. The court has jurisdiction over this matter as Nunez is seeking monetary relief within $250,000 or less. Her attorney emphasizes that this figure may be adjusted based on evidence presented during discovery.
Representing Karina Nunez is Adam P. Criaco from Criaco & Samperi law firm. The case ID is 2024-80454 with proceedings taking place in the 333rd District Court under Judge Monica Jackson.