HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Baleigh Burmaster, the Houston Methodist veterinary technician who was a victim of a violent attack inside a Texas Medical Center (TMC) parking garage, has filed a lawsuit against TMC.
A Houston Methodist employee who survived a violent stabbing attack in a Texas Medical Center parking garage has filed a lawsuit alleging inadequate security. The Texas Medical Center parking garage lawsuit claims safety failures in Parking Garage 1 allowed the attack to happen.
The lawsuit was filed by Baleigh Burmaster, a Houston Methodist veterinary technician, after the May 11 incident. The suit seeks more than $10 million in damages for injuries, trauma and other losses.
Texas Medical Center Parking Garage Lawsuit Details
According to court documents, Burmaster parked on the fifth floor of Parking Garage 1 before her shift. Records state she was on the driver’s side of her vehicle gathering her belongings when she was approached by Perry Green, 46.
The lawsuit alleges Burmaster was startled and fell across the vehicle from the driver’s side toward the passenger side. It states Green then forced her back into the vehicle and attacked her for 10 to 15 minutes.
During the attack, Green allegedly zip-tied Burmaster’s hands. The lawsuit says she tried to alert others by hitting her head against the steering wheel to sound the horn. Her screams and the horn went unanswered, according to the filing.
Court records state Green asked for Burmaster’s debit cards and keys. After he started the vehicle, Burmaster managed to open the passenger door with her toes and run for help.
Security Failures Alleged In Garage 1
The lawsuit accuses Texas Medical Center of failing to provide reasonable security in a public parking garage used by workers, patients and visitors. It cites alleged failures involving surveillance cameras, security personnel and monitoring.
The filing also claims lighting was poor before sunrise. The lawsuit describes the conditions as dangerous and alleges they created an opportunity for violence.
According to the suit, Green entered the garage hours before the attack through the Fannin Street-level entrance. The lawsuit alleges he faced “zero resistance” and remained inside before approaching Burmaster.
The lawsuit also argues no one monitored the garage during the attack. It claims that is why Burmaster’s calls for help were not answered.
Suspect Faces Criminal Charges
Green was later arrested in connection with the attack. Authorities have said he faces charges including aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
The allegations in the criminal case have not been proven in court. Green is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Burmaster’s lawsuit is a civil case. It seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional trauma, medical treatment, counseling and other alleged losses.
Houston Methodist Responds
Houston Methodist issued a statement after the lawsuit became public.
“While we cannot provide comment on pending litigation, the safety and security of everyone who works, receives care, studies and visits the Texas Medical Center campus remains a top priority,” the statement said.
The lawsuit places renewed attention on safety for medical workers and visitors who use parking garages across the Texas Medical Center. For many employees, early morning and late-night shifts make garage security a daily concern.
The case will now move through the civil court process. Its outcome could shape future conversations about public parking safety, security staffing and emergency response in major medical districts.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.