Worker sues Pasadena condo owner after alleged injury

A Harris County man is suing the owner of a Pasadena condo, claiming he was hurt while working in the home.

Eusebio Amador Ruiz filed the negligence claim against Ronald J. Simmons June 1 in Harris County District Court.

Ruiz says he was invited into Simmons' condominium in October 2010 to complete some work on the property. He claims he was hurt due to unsafe conditions inside the condo.

The suit does not list any details about Ruiz's alleged injuries or how he received them.

Ruiz accuses Simmons of negligence and asks for an unspecified amount of money in damages for medical bills and court fees.

Attorney Matias J. Adrogue is representing Ruiz. They ask for a jury trial.

Harris County District Court case No. 2011-32913.

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.