Beatriz Martinez has filed a lawsuit against multiple companies, alleging negligence after suffering injuries due to a defective chair at a nail salon. The complaint was lodged in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on January 17, 2025, naming Amienic Nathan, Inc., Ubique Group, LLC, Restaurant Furniture 4 Less, and Belnick, LLC as defendants.
The case stems from an incident on March 24, 2023, when Martinez visited American Nails One in Cypress, Texas. During her visit for a manicure, she sat in a chair that collapsed due to a bolt becoming dislodged over time. This collapse resulted in serious and permanent bodily injuries to Martinez. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of failing to maintain safe premises and not warning about the dangerous condition of the chair despite being aware or expected to be aware of its state.
Martinez's complaint highlights that Hanover Insurance Company investigated the incident and identified Flash Furniture as responsible for the chair's defect. Despite this identification and communication from Hanover Insurance to Flash Furniture regarding the injury claim, there was no response from Flash Furniture. Consequently, Martinez is seeking damages for physical pain and suffering endured since the accident and anticipated future pain and suffering. She also seeks compensation for loss of earnings and medical expenses incurred due to her injuries.
The plaintiff is pursuing monetary relief not exceeding $150,000 excluding interest and other potential costs like attorney fees. Her legal representation emphasizes their readiness to amend claims based on further evidence that may arise during trial proceedings.
Representing Beatriz Martinez is Adam Criaco from Criaco & Sampsell Law Firm located in Houston. The case is filed under Case ID 2025-03634 with Judge Wanda Chambers presiding over proceedings in the 129th Judicial District Court of Harris County.