Memorial hotel blamed for broken ankle

A native of the Netherlands is suing after he broke his ankle at a Memorial-area hotel.

Harry Kanters filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, April 17 in the Harris County District Court against American Liberty Hospitality and Hilton Garden Inn/Houston Galleria in Memorial, citing negligence.

Kanters says on April 18, 2010, he broke his ankle while staying as a guest at the Hilton Garden Inn Galleria, located at 3201 Sage Road in Memorial. According to the brief, he fell on a slippery marble floor near the lobby area of the hotel.

Kanters is seeking damages and court costs. He is being represented in the case by Southlake attorney Gregory Jones.

Harris County District Court Case No. 2012-22246.
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