A slip-and-fall incident at a well-known retail giant has led to a lawsuit that could set significant precedents in premises liability cases. Angela Sharronda Bowman filed a complaint against Walmart Stores Texas LLC, Walmart Inc., and Doe Property Management in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on February 20, 2025. The lawsuit accuses these entities of negligence and failure to maintain safe premises.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on February 21, 2023, when Bowman visited a Sam's Club located at 11101 Fuqua Street in Houston, Texas. According to the plaintiff's petition, she slipped and fell due to water on the floor—a condition she claims posed an unreasonable risk of harm. "Defendant had knowledge or constructive knowledge of the danger," the petition states, alleging that Walmart failed to exercise ordinary care by not making the premises reasonably safe or adequately warning her about the hazardous condition.
Bowman’s legal action includes multiple causes of action: premises liability and negligence against both Walmart and Doe Property Management. She asserts that both entities were aware or should have been aware of the dangerous conditions but failed to take remedial actions or provide adequate warnings. The plaintiff also claims vicarious liability for any negligent acts committed by employees or agents working under these companies' directives.
In terms of relief sought, Bowman is demanding monetary compensation exceeding $250,000 for damages including physical pain, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and loss of earning capacity. She argues that her injuries are directly attributable to the defendants' breach of duty in maintaining safe premises. Furthermore, she seeks prejudgment and post-judgment interest on past damages at the highest rate allowed by law.
Representing Angela Sharronda Bowman is attorney Willie D. Powells III from the Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates PLLC. The case has been assigned Case ID 2025-11853 and will be heard in Harris County's 127th Judicial District Court.