A Houston resident has taken legal action against a local homeowners association, claiming negligence after a serious accident. Jaime Zuniga filed the complaint in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on December 12, 2024, accusing Green Ridge Townhouse Homeowners Association, Inc. of failing to maintain safe working conditions.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on March 21, 2020, when Zuniga was repairing a roof at Greenridge Townhomes in Houston and suffered a fall resulting in significant injuries. According to the complaint, the defendant was aware of hazardous working conditions but did nothing to address them. The plaintiff alleges that this negligence led directly to his injuries. "The Defendant's failure to remedy the dangerous condition caused Plaintiff's injuries," states the petition.
Zuniga accuses Green Ridge Townhouse Homeowners Association of both negligence and gross negligence for not providing a safe work environment. He argues that they failed to offer proper training and safety equipment as required by law. The complaint references specific regulations under 29 CFR 1926 concerning fall protection training for workers exposed to fall hazards. The defendant's non-compliance with these standards is cited as evidence of their negligence per se.
In terms of relief sought, Zuniga is requesting monetary compensation exceeding $250,000 but not more than $1 million for damages including physical pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and other losses stemming from the incident. Additionally, he seeks pre-judgment interest at the maximum legal rate along with post-judgment interest and costs of suit. The plaintiff also requests exemplary damages due to the gross negligence alleged.
Representing Jaime Zuniga is attorney Kraig L. Rushing from Houston-based law firm Krushing Law. No information about attorneys representing Green Ridge Townhouse Homeowners Association or any judges assigned to this case was provided in the document. The case is identified under Cause No: 2024-86336 in Harris County's 269th District Court.