Hugo Leonel Cola has filed a lawsuit against two companies, alleging negligence that led to his injury. The complaint was lodged on February 6, 2025, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, targeting La Michoacana, Ltd. (doing business as La Michoacana #60) and ODA, L.L.C.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on March 6, 2023. On this day, Hugo Leonel Cola suffered an injury when a lift gate operated by an employee of the defendants crushed his hand at their Fresno, Texas location. According to the plaintiff's claims, the defendants failed to provide adequate training for their employees regarding workplace safety measures. This lack of proper training is cited as a direct cause of the accident and resulting injuries sustained by Cola. "The Defendants owed Plaintiff a duty to provide a safe working environment," reads the petition, highlighting their alleged breach of responsibility.
Cola's legal action accuses the defendants of negligence and gross negligence. He argues that they neglected to address hazardous conditions at their facility and failed to instruct their staff on essential safety protocols. As a result of these oversights, Cola asserts he endured severe personal injuries that have had lasting impacts on his life.
In seeking justice through the court system, Hugo Leonel Cola requests monetary compensation exceeding $250,000 but not more than $1 million. The damages sought encompass physical pain and mental anguish both past and future; lost wages and diminished earning capacity; physical disfigurement; physical impairment; medical expenses incurred previously and anticipated in the future; exemplary damages intended as punishment for particularly egregious conduct; along with any other damages permitted by law or equity.
Representing Hugo Leonel Cola is attorney Kraig L. Rushing from Houston-based law firm Krushing Law. The presiding judge over this matter is yet unnamed within Case ID 2025-08398 filed under Court: 234 rey tr eer.