A shopper's visit to a local retail giant turned into a legal battle following an unexpected incident. On May 8, 2025, Belen Capetillo filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, against Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC and Wal-Mart Inc., alleging negligence after an employee struck her with a shopping cart.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on June 2, 2024, at a Walmart store located at 13484 Northwest Freeway in Houston. Capetillo claims she was injured when an employee pushed a cart into her while she was getting her own shopping cart. The plaintiff argues that as a customer, Walmart owed her a duty of care to ensure the premises were safe and free from hazards. The complaint accuses Walmart of failing to maintain safe conditions, not correcting dangerous situations, and neglecting to warn customers about potential dangers. "Defendants are liable because...Plaintiff will show that (1) Plaintiff was an invitee; (2) Defendants exercised control over the premises; (3) a dangerous premises condition existed; and (4) Defendants had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition," states the petition.
Capetillo's legal team further contends that Walmart is responsible under the doctrine of respondeat superior since the employee involved was acting within their employment scope during the incident. The plaintiff seeks compensation for various damages including past and future medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, loss of earnings and earning capacity, and physical disfigurement. She estimates her damages could exceed $250,000 but not surpass $1 million.
Represented by attorneys Jordan Glaze and Josh Garrett from Glaze Garrett law firm based in Gilmer, Texas, Capetillo demands pre- and post-judgment interest at the highest legal rate allowed by law. The case has been assigned Envelope No. 100587173 with filings handled through electronic service as confirmed by Amanda Johnson on behalf of Jordan Glaze.