In a gripping legal battle, an individual has taken a prominent Texas theater company to court over allegations of negligence that resulted in severe personal injuries. On January 31, 2025, Oscar E. Erreguin filed a complaint against River Oaks Theater, Inc. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit accuses the theater company of failing to provide adequate safety measures at their job site, leading to significant harm.
According to the petition filed by Erreguin, the incident occurred on January 28, 2024, at the River Oaks Theater's location on West Gray Street in Houston. Erreguin claims he was instructed by his employer to transport heavy wooden beams up a flight of stairs without any safety equipment or assistance. This task allegedly resulted in serious and permanent bodily injuries due to what Erreguin describes as "Defendant's negligence." The complaint outlines several failures on the part of River Oaks Theater, including inadequate training and supervision, lack of safety protocols and equipment, and failure to maintain a safe working environment.
Erreguin's legal team argues that these omissions directly contributed to his injuries. The plaintiff contends that River Oaks Theater breached its duty of care by not providing a safe workplace or necessary tools for the job. The petition states: "Defendants owed a duty to Plaintiff which they breached," highlighting specific negligent acts such as failing to train and supervise properly and not recognizing unsafe conditions.
The lawsuit seeks monetary relief ranging from $250,000 to $1 million for damages incurred due to medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment and disfigurement, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Additionally, Erreguin demands pre-judgment interest and coverage for court costs. A jury trial has been requested by the plaintiff's attorneys from Huynh Law PLLC and The Law Offices of Hilda L. Sibrian P.C., emphasizing their commitment to pursuing justice through every available legal avenue.
Representing Oscar E. Erreguin are attorneys Sarah Y-Nhi Huynh, Pavel Savinov, Michael Alvarez from Huynh Law PLLC; along with Hilda Leonor Sibrian from The Law Offices of Hilda L. Sibrian P.C.. The case is being heard in Harris County’s 295th Judicial District under Case ID 2025-06668.