In a dramatic legal move, two individuals have taken action against multiple property management entities following a terrifying elevator incident. Leah Pouncy-Dean and Urena Graham filed a complaint on April 16, 2025, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, targeting Naina Chimney Rock LLC and other associated companies for negligence.
The plaintiffs allege that on May 11, 2023, they experienced a harrowing ordeal when an elevator malfunctioned at their workplace located at 6671 Southwest Freeway in Houston. As they attempted to leave work around 3:30 PM, the elevator suddenly dropped from the third floor to the first without stopping properly, causing it to bounce violently before coming to rest. This incident left both plaintiffs shaken and forced them to pry open the doors to escape. The lawsuit claims that Naina Chimney Rock LLC, along with defendants 6671 SW Frwy LLC, CXRE LLC, and Kavi Properties LLC, were responsible for maintaining the premises and failed in their duty of care by not ensuring the safety of the elevator.
According to court documents, each defendant had control over the property either as owners or managers at the time of the incident. The plaintiffs argue that these entities owed them a duty to maintain safe conditions and protect them from unreasonable risks. By neglecting this responsibility and failing to maintain the elevator properly, they assert that these companies are directly liable for their injuries and emotional distress.
The plaintiffs are seeking monetary relief amounting to $250,000 or less for damages incurred due to physical pain and suffering, medical expenses both past and future, inconvenience, loss of earnings or income potential, mental anguish, and more. Additionally, they request exemplary damages citing gross negligence on part of all defendants involved. They argue that despite being aware of potential risks posed by malfunctioning equipment like elevators within buildings under their control; these companies acted with conscious indifference towards public safety standards thereby warranting punitive measures.
Representing Leah Pouncy-Dean and Urena Graham is attorney Adiliani Solis while no specific defense attorneys were named in this filing yet. The case has been assigned Case ID: 2025-26924 under Judge Marilyn Burgess’ jurisdiction at Harris County’s District Court number 333 where further proceedings will determine accountability regarding alleged breaches committed by property management firms involved here today.