Former Miss Universe Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization over the serious injuries she suffered after falling through an opening in the pageant stage during the 2025 competition in Thailand.
Henry filed the lawsuit on September 21 in Delaware Superior Court, naming the Miss Universe Organization, JKN Legacy Inc. and Legacy Holding Group USA as defendants.
The Jamaican beauty queen was participating in the preliminary evening gown competition in Bangkok on November 19, 2025, when she fell about five feet through what her lawsuit describes as an “unmarked and uncovered opening” in the stage.
According to the complaint, the opening contained lighting equipment and a concrete base. Henry also alleges that bright lighting directed towards her affected her visibility as she followed the rehearsed choreography.
The fall left Henry with serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, facial injuries and a fracture. She was hospitalised in Thailand and spent several months receiving medical treatment before being released in March 2026.
Speaking publicly about the incident on Good Morning America, Henry said she lost consciousness after the fall and initially had no memory of what had happened.
She said her first clear memory was waking up and seeing her mother beside her, adding that she later learned she had suffered a brain bleed.
Henry described the experience as deeply traumatic and said the injury significantly affected her life and career.
The former beauty queen, who is also an ophthalmologist, said she believes the accident could have been prevented.
Her lawsuit includes claims of negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, as well as negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She is also seeking damages related to her medical treatment, professional career and loss of earning capacity.
Henry has said the injury disrupted her medical career and prevented her from continuing her residency as planned.
The case comes nearly a year after the incident, which was captured on video and circulated widely online.
Henry represented Jamaica at the 74th Miss Universe competition but was unable to continue in the pageant following the injury.
The lawsuit will now determine the legal responsibility, if any, of the Miss Universe Organization and the other defendants named in the case.
