A Wichita Falls woman has filed a lawsuit against Sam’s Club after she was injured in a fall inside the store, court records show.
The lawsuit was filed in 1978th District Court opens on Wednesday.
The lawsuit alleges that on December 26, 2024, Susan Awtry was shopping at the store at 3801 E. Keler Avenue and then went to the restroom.
“There was a height change between the concrete floor of the store and the tile floor of the bathroom entrance, causing Plaintiff to fall during the height change, causing Plaintiff’s injuries,” the lawsuit states.
A photo included with the set shows the measured distance between the concrete floor and the tile floor being approximately half an inch.
The lawsuit alleges that the restroom entrance did not meet Texas accessibility standards and that Autry suffered damages due to the store’s negligence.
A Wichita Falls woman is suing her local Sam’s Club after a fall.
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Autry’s injuries to his hands, shoulders, arms, elbows, head, wrists, legs and feet “may be permanent,” according to the lawsuit.
“Plaintiff will further demonstrate that since the fall, Plaintiff has suffered physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and physical impairment that is likely to continue in the future,” the lawsuit states.
Awtry is seeking damages of up to $1 million. She is represented by attorney David M. Nix.
This article originally appeared in the Wichita Falls Times-Record News: Wichita Falls woman files Sam’s Club lawsuit