Wrongful death suit filed after woman killed inside Gulfgate H-E-B

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A wrongful death lawsuit is now filed over a crash that killed a mother at a checkout lane at southeast Houston H-E-B.

Karla Sanchez died Monday when an SUV slammed into the store on Woodridge and the South Loop. Six others were hurt.

Sanchez's husband filed the suit against H-E-B and the driver, seeking damages of at least $1 million.

The suit claims the driver was negligent and the pillars and/or bollards at the store were deficient and poorly maintained.

H-E-B released the following statement Thursday afternoon.

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