Memorial Wal-Mart store named in slip-and-fall suit

Wal-Mart is being sued over claims it failed to offer customers a safe shopping environment at its Memorial-area location.

Laura Cervantez filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 8 in the Harris County District Court against Wal-Mart Stores and Wal-Mart store manager Stephen Rodriguez, citing negligence.

Cervantez says on Aug. 22, 2010, she sustained serious injuries while shopping at Wal-Mart, located at 2727 Dunvale Road in Memorial. According to the brief, she fell when she stepped into a slippery substance left carelessly on the floor.

Cervantez is seeking damages and court costs. She is being represented in the case by Houston attorney James Lassiter III.

Harris County District Court Case No. 2012-33488.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed at the Harris County Courthouse. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.