Baleigh Burmaster’s lawsuit adds new details about the May assault.
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston Methodist worker who was stabbed inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage has spoken publicly about the attack while pursuing a lawsuit that claims poor security allowed it to happen.
Baleigh Burmaster was arriving for work May 11 when she was attacked in Texas Medical Center Public Parking Garage 1, according to court filings. The lawsuit says the assault began shortly after she parked and continued inside her vehicle before she managed to escape.
Police and court records described an early morning attack on Level 5 of the garage on Fannin Street. Officials said the incident was reported about 6:47 a.m. Burmaster was taken for medical treatment after suffering several stab wounds and was later released. “I have a lot of physical wounds that I’m still learning to deal with every day,” Burmaster said during a news conference announcing the lawsuit.
The lawsuit says the attacker restrained Burmaster, demanded property and tried to control her vehicle. Earlier reports said the suspect was later identified as Perry Green, 46, who was arrested after police released images of a man sought in the case. Green was charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
The filing says Burmaster escaped after a struggle that lasted about 10 to 15 minutes. Her attorneys say the garage did not have working cameras or security personnel in place at the time. They also say the suspect was able to stay inside the garage for hours before the attack without being stopped or noticed.
Houston Methodist said after the attack that it was maintaining heightened security awareness and that there was no indication of an active or imminent threat to the campus. The Texas Medical Center and Houston Methodist later added security measures, including increased patrols and improved signs, according to the lawsuit.
The criminal charges against Green remain separate from Burmaster’s lawsuit. Prosecutors previously pointed to his criminal history while discussing bond issues. The civil case asks a court to examine whether the garage owner failed to protect workers and whether earlier reports of violence should have led to stronger safeguards.
Burmaster’s attorneys are seeking damages for medical harm, trauma and other losses. No public court response from the Texas Medical Center had been reported. The next step is expected to be the defendant’s formal answer in court.
Author note: Last updated July 3, 2026.