In a recent legal filing, two residents of Harris County, Texas, have brought forth a lawsuit against a fellow resident following an unfortunate vehicular incident. On February 7, 2025, Justin Chan and Jess Chan filed a complaint in the District Court of Harris County against Harold Parrish. The plaintiffs allege that Parrish's negligent driving resulted in significant personal injuries.
The case revolves around an accident that occurred on January 24, 2025. According to the plaintiffs, Harold Parrish negligently backed his car into their vehicle in a parking lot located at 20311 Champion Forest Drive in Spring, Texas. This collision is said to have caused "serious and permanent" injuries to the plaintiffs. The Chans assert that Parrish's actions constituted negligence for several reasons: failing to stop at a stop sign, not controlling his vehicle's speed, failing to operate the vehicle safely, not maintaining a proper lookout, neglecting to apply brakes adequately, not keeping a safe distance from other vehicles, and violating local traffic laws.
As detailed in the court documents, the plaintiffs are seeking monetary relief under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 47(c), amounting to $250,000 or less. This sum excludes interest, statutory or punitive damages and penalties but includes attorney fees and costs. They reserve the right to amend this statement if necessary as the case progresses.
The damages sought by Justin and Jess Chan encompass past and future medical expenses due to their injuries, compensation for pain and suffering endured both physically and mentally over time, as well as any physical impairments or disfigurements resulting from the accident. Additionally, they are claiming compensation for lost wages incurred due to their inability to work post-accident and potential future loss of earning capacity. Furthermore, they seek restitution for the loss of use of their vehicle following the incident.
The plaintiffs' legal representation is spearheaded by Jonathan Webster from Daspit Law Firm PLLC based in Houston. The firm has requested that Harold Parrish be served with citation according to legal protocols so he may appear before court proceedings commence. They also emphasize that all documents produced during discovery could be used against Parrish without requiring further authentication.
This case has been assigned Case ID 2025-08587 within the jurisdiction of Judge Cary Mitchell at Harris County’s 152nd Judicial District Court. The attorneys involved include Jonathan Webster representing the plaintiffs while John Daspit is noted as another contact from Daspit Law Firm handling communications related to this litigation process.