In a gripping legal battle that underscores the importance of safety in public establishments, a Texas resident has taken decisive action against a popular local restaurant chain. On February 28, 2025, Randolph Spurgeon filed a complaint in the District Court of Harris County against Patron LMM, Inc., doing business as Patron Grill #2 and several other aliases, along with Eduardo Lopez. The lawsuit highlights serious allegations of negligence leading to significant personal injury.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on March 8, 2023, when Randolph Spurgeon was dining at Patron Mexican Grill in Humble, Texas. According to the court documents, as Spurgeon was leaving the establishment, he slipped on an unsecured mat near the bar area and fell into a jagged rock wall. This fall resulted in severe injuries requiring immediate medical attention and ongoing treatment. "Defendants allowed the dangerous condition posed by the slippery substance and folded up mat on the floor to exist," states Spurgeon's petition.
Spurgeon accuses the defendants of failing to maintain their premises safely and neglecting to warn patrons about potential hazards. The lawsuit claims that these oversights constitute gross negligence and were directly responsible for his injuries. The plaintiff's argument hinges on several points: failure to maintain safe conditions, lack of adequate warnings about hazards, and neglecting reasonable care standards expected from businesses towards their patrons.
Furthermore, Spurgeon invokes the doctrine of respondeat superior, asserting that employees acting within their employment scope contributed to his injuries due to inadequate supervision or training by Patron Grill management. He argues that these lapses reflect systemic issues within the company's operational practices.
In terms of legal recourse, Spurgeon seeks substantial damages exceeding $100 million for medical expenses incurred and anticipated future costs related to his injuries. His claim also includes compensation for physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of earnings capacity both past and future, disfigurement, and exemplary damages intended as punitive measures against egregious conduct by the defendants.
Represented by attorney Joshua R. Willoughby from The Willoughby Law Firm PLLC based in Houston, Texas, Spurgeon's case will be heard under Judge Patricia Jones in Harris County's 234th Judicial District Court (Case ID: 2025-14128). As this high-stakes legal drama unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder for businesses about their duty of care towards customers—a responsibility that cannot be overlooked without serious consequences.