In a dramatic legal filing, a Texas resident has taken a bold step against a prominent oil change service provider, alleging negligence that led to personal injury. On March 20, 2025, Darron Peacock filed a complaint in the District Court of Harris County against Take 5 Oil Change, L.L.C., asserting that the company’s negligence resulted in his injury on their premises.
According to the lawsuit filed by Darron Peacock in Harris County's District Court, the incident occurred on May 2, 2024, at Take 5 Oil Change #0233 located on West Broadway Street in Houston. Peacock claims he slipped on motor oil left carelessly on the ground while attempting to use the restroom after driving into the bay for an oil change. The plaintiff argues that this hazardous condition was negligently created and allowed to persist by Take 5 Oil Change without adequate warning or corrective measures. "Defendant negligently permitted a dangerous condition to exist," states the complaint, highlighting failures such as not providing a safe environment and inadequate employee training regarding hazard prevention.
Peacock is seeking substantial compensation for his injuries which include physical pain, mental anguish, loss of earnings both past and future, and medical expenses. He has pleaded for monetary relief exceeding $250,000 but not more than $1 million as per Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 47. Additionally, he requests pre-judgment and post-judgment interest along with court costs.
Representing Darron Peacock is attorney Richard J. Nava from Nava Law Group P.C., based in Bellaire, Texas. The case is identified under Cause No. 2025-19036 and will be heard in Harris County's judicial district court.