Darren Hebert has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas L.P. and The Kroger Co., claiming negligence after suffering injuries from a slip and fall incident at one of their stores. The complaint was lodged in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on April 3, 2025. Hebert accuses the grocery giant of failing to maintain safe premises for its customers.
The incident occurred on December 8, 2023, when Darren Hebert visited a Kroger store located at 3820 Atascocita Rd. in Humble, Texas. As an invitee, Hebert claims he slipped and fell due to a hazardous condition on the floor that lacked any warning signs or safety precautions. According to the petition, "Plaintiff suffered personal injuries" as a direct result of this dangerous condition. The lawsuit argues that Kroger had a duty to inspect and maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition for customers like Hebert.
Hebert's petition outlines several accusations against Kroger. It asserts that the company knew or should have known about the unsafe condition but failed to take corrective action. Specifically, it alleges that "Defendant breached its duty of care by both failing to make the condition on the premises reasonably safe and failing to adequately warn Plaintiff and others of the condition." Furthermore, Hebert contends that Kroger did not properly train or supervise its employees to prevent such incidents from occurring.
The plaintiff is seeking monetary relief ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000 for damages incurred due to physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, and lost wages resulting from his injuries. The petition emphasizes that these damages are within the jurisdictional limits imposed upon the court.
Representing Darren Hebert in this case is Jonathan Perkinson from Adley Law Firm Ltd., based in Houston, Texas. The filing was made under Case ID 2025-23011 with Judge Tianni Williams presiding over proceedings in Harris County's 152nd Judicial District Court.