A woman is taking legal action against a property management company and several associated entities, claiming negligence after an alleged violent incident at her apartment complex. Yolima Diomar Pena Aparicio filed the complaint in Harris County District Court on December 6, 2024, naming Greystar Management Services, L.L.C., TRE HSC WW, L.L.C., TRE HSC Fund 1, L.L.C., and unidentified individuals John Doe and Jane Doe as defendants.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on October 9, 2023, when Pena Aparicio returned to her residence at Waterwall Place Apartments in Houston without her keys. She alleges that the concierge was unhelpful and derogatory when she sought assistance to access her apartment. Subsequently, she encountered two residents or acquaintances of the concierge who allegedly assaulted her. The plaintiff claims that John Doe attempted to force her into their apartment while Jane Doe was complicit in the attack. Despite pleading for help from the concierge, no security measures were taken to prevent or mitigate the assault.
Pena Aparicio's petition outlines multiple causes of action against the defendants. She accuses them of failing to provide a safe environment and adequate security measures at the apartment complex. "The condition of Defendant’s premises posed an unreasonable risk of harm," states the complaint, highlighting a breach of duty by Greystar Management Services and associated entities in ensuring tenant safety. Additionally, she accuses John Doe and Jane Doe of intentional infliction of bodily harm and emotional distress.
The plaintiff seeks monetary relief exceeding one million dollars for damages including medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. Furthermore, she requests exemplary damages citing gross negligence by the defendants under Texas law. The lawsuit emphasizes joint and several liabilities among all parties involved.
Representing Yolima Diomar Pena Aparicio is attorney Brandon Roy from Roy & Gabel PLLC. The case has been assigned to Judge Bernita Barrett in Harris County's 164th Judicial District Court under Case ID 2024-85193.