A woman has filed a lawsuit seeking justice after suffering severe injuries from a dog attack in a public park. Rikki E. Eanes initiated the legal proceedings on May 7, 2025, in Harris County, Texas, against Jaime Sanchez and Maritza Sanchez. The complaint outlines allegations of negligence on the part of the defendants that led to the incident.
According to the details provided in the petition, Rikki E. Eanes was bitten by dogs owned by Jaime and Maritza Sanchez on November 8, 2023. The attack occurred in a public park located in Harris County, Texas. The plaintiff claims that both defendants failed to exercise ordinary care by not keeping their dogs leashed or otherwise restrained to prevent them from attacking pedestrians. The complaint accuses Jaime and Maritza Sanchez of several breaches of duty including failing to leash, fence, monitor, control their dogs, and maintain a safe distance between their pets and the plaintiff.
Eanes is pursuing this case under the grounds of negligence as she believes that her injuries were directly caused by the defendants' failure to manage their pets responsibly. She argues that such negligence was a proximate cause of her physical and emotional suffering. As outlined in her petition, she seeks unliquidated damages within the jurisdictional limits of the court for various forms of harm she has endured.
The damages sought include compensation for physical pain and mental anguish experienced both in the past and anticipated in the future. Additionally, Eanes is requesting remuneration for disfigurement, physical impairment, medical expenses incurred due to her injuries, loss of earning capacity as well as costs associated with bringing this suit forward. Furthermore, she seeks prejudgment and postjudgment interest along with any other relief deemed appropriate by law or equity.
Representing Rikki E. Eanes is attorney Andrew S. Traub from The Traub Law Office P.C., based in Austin, Texas. The case has been filed under Case ID 2025-32398 at Harris County's District Court No. 152.