A Wichita Falls woman says a simple pedicure turned into a medical nightmare that cost her part of her leg. On Tuesday, Sandra Davis filed a negligence lawsuit alleging that a routine visit to Pro Nails led to an infection so severe that doctors ultimately amputated her left leg below the knee. The complaint names Pro Nails and its owner, Michael Trung Tsui, and seeks more than $1 million in damages.
What the suit alleges
According to the complaint, Davis had undergone a minor medical procedure on a toe on her left foot shortly before she went to Pro Nails for a pedicure on Feb. 20, 2024. The filing alleges that the service triggered cellulitis, an abscess, and osteomyelitis, which her doctors reportedly concluded required a below-the-knee amputation of her left leg.
The lawsuit claims salon staff worked on a compromised toe that should not have been serviced, did not ask about recent medical treatment, and failed to follow basic sanitation and infection-control practices. Those allegations are described in detail in the court filing, as reported by Times Record News.
Who filed the case and where
The civil suit was filed in the 89th District Court of Wichita County by Fort Worth attorneys with Streck & Davis, who represent Davis in the personal-injury case. Wichita County lists the 89th District Court as one of its trial courts where civil complaints are heard. Court records and calendars are available to the public through Wichita County.
Salon response and location
The lawsuit identifies Pro Nails at 3905 Wayne Ave. as the salon where Davis says she received the pedicure. The complaint lists that location as the site of the alleged negligent service.
Times Record News reports that it contacted owner Michael Trung Tsui for comment but had not received a substantive response by the time of publication. According to the same report, the lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages.
Rare but serious infections
Infections linked to salon services are considered uncommon, but when they do occur, they can escalate quickly, especially if the skin is already compromised or if a client has underlying health issues. In a high-profile 2021 case in Florida, a woman reached a reported $1.75 million settlement after a pedicure allegedly led to a severe infection and a partial leg amputation, highlighting how costly such incidents can be for both customers and businesses, according to WESH. Lawsuits in these situations often scrutinize sanitation practices, staff training, and whether clients were warned of any heightened risks.
What happens next
The case is now pending in the 89th District Court, where a schedule for hearings, motions, and discovery will be set through the court docket. Davis is seeking compensation for medical expenses, disability, and pain and suffering, according to the complaint. The defendants have not yet filed a public response in court.
Members of the public can follow new filings and scheduled hearings through the district clerk and court portals provided by Wichita County.
