In a gripping legal confrontation, a Houston resident has filed a lawsuit against several real estate entities following an incident that allegedly resulted in personal injury. Nataly Yadira Portillo lodged her complaint on December 5, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, targeting Hartman Income REIT, Inc., Silver Star Properties REIT, Inc., and associated companies.
The case stems from an incident on December 6, 2022, when Portillo claims she suffered injuries after tripping over an uneven portion of pavement at Ashford Crossing I in Houston. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants were negligent in maintaining their premises safely for invitees like herself. According to the complaint, "Defendants owed Plaintiff the duty to inspect and maintain the premises in a reasonably safe manner." Portillo argues that this duty was breached as the defendants failed to address or warn about the hazardous condition of the parking lot pavement.
Portillo's lawsuit asserts that she was an invitee on the property for mutual benefit and accuses the defendants of premises liability due to their alleged failure to ensure safety standards. She further contends that "the unleveled, elevated and cracked portion of the parking lot pavement created a foreseeable risk" which led to her fall and subsequent injuries. In addition to premises liability, Portillo's petition includes claims of negligent activity by the defendants or their agents for not preventing dangerous conditions or activities on their property.
The plaintiff seeks unliquidated damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, and other related damages. She also requests prejudgment and post-judgment interest as provided by law. The lawsuit demands a jury trial to determine fair compensation for her injuries and losses resulting from what she describes as negligence on part of Hartman Income REIT and its affiliates.
Representing Nataly Yadira Portillo is attorney Corey Gomel from Gomel & Associates P.C., while no specific defense attorneys are mentioned in this initial filing. The case is assigned under Case ID 2024-84919 with Judge Bernita Barrett presiding over proceedings in Harris County's 234th Judicial District Court.