Maria Perez Garcia has filed a lawsuit against a well-known Texas grocery chain, alleging negligence that resulted in her suffering bodily injuries. The complaint was officially filed on February 27, 2025, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, naming H-E-B, LP as the defendant.
The case stems from an incident that occurred on May 31, 2024, when Maria Perez Garcia was shopping at an H-E-B store located at 3111 Woodridge Drive in Houston. While perusing the sushi section of the store, Garcia slipped and fell on a liquid substance that had been left unattended on the floor. The plaintiff claims there were no warning signs or barriers to alert customers to the hazardous condition. According to Garcia's petition, "Defendant knew or reasonably should have known of the danger posed by the liquid substance on its premises." She asserts that as an invitee on the premises for shopping purposes, she was owed a duty of care by H-E-B to ensure a safe environment.
Garcia accuses H-E-B of multiple breaches of duty including creating a dangerous condition through its employees' actions or omissions and failing to provide adequate warnings about the spill. Her allegations also include negligence in not removing the hazard promptly and not maintaining proper inspection protocols. These failures allegedly led directly to her fall and subsequent injuries.
In terms of legal relief, Maria Perez Garcia is seeking monetary compensation exceeding $250,000 but not more than $1 million for her injuries. She details suffering from physical pain, mental anguish, and physical impairment due to the accident and anticipates ongoing medical treatment needs. Furthermore, she seeks recovery for lost wages resulting from her inability to work post-incident. The plaintiff also requests pre-judgment interest as part of her damages claim.
Representing Maria Perez Garcia is attorney J. Terrelle Bynum from the Law Offices of Domingo Garcia L.L.P., based in Houston. The case is being heard under Case ID 2025-13601 in Harris County's 190th Judicial District Court.