Former Miss Universe Jamaica Dr Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organisation and two related companies over the stage fall that left her seriously injured during the 2025 Miss Universe competition in Thailand.
Henry filed the lawsuit on September 21 in Delaware Superior Court, nearly a year after the November 19, 2025 incident.
According to the complaint, Henry was following rehearsed choreography during the preliminary competition when she fell approximately five feet through what she describes as an “unmarked and uncovered opening” in the stage.
The lawsuit alleges that the opening contained lighting equipment and concrete, while intense lighting directed towards Henry impaired her visibility.
Henry alleges that she lost consciousness following the fall and suffered a traumatic brain injury, including acute subarachnoid haemorrhage, frontal-lobe haemorrhagic contusion and subdural haemorrhage. She was hospitalised from November 19 to December 10, 2025. (
The Jamaican ophthalmologist further alleges that her injuries prevented her from returning to her medical residency and have resulted in continuing neurological and cognitive symptoms requiring medical care, rehabilitation and follow-up.
The lawsuit brings five claims, including negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, as well as negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Henry is also seeking damages related to alleged loss of earning capacity and professional opportunities, along with emotional distress.
The suit names the Miss Universe Organisation, JKN Legacy Inc. and Legacy Holding Group USA as defendants. It also makes allegations concerning Miss Grand International (MGI), which was involved in producing the Thailand event.
The Miss Universe Organisation, however, said it had not been served with or received the lawsuit and therefore could not comment on allegations it had not seen.
The organisation said MGI and Miss Universe Thailand were responsible for producing the 74th Miss Universe competition, including the venue, stage and on-site safety.
It also said it covered Henry’s hospital expenses following the incident and later paid for specialised treatment in Jamaica. (
The lawsuit comes after months of recovery for Henry, who was unable to complete the 2025 competition following the fall. She later returned to the public spotlight in Jamaica in 2026, including making an appearance at the Miss Universe Jamaica coronation in August. )
The allegations contained in the lawsuit have not been proven in court, and the case remains ongoing.
Miss Universe Organization Covers All Medical Costs After Gabrielle Henry Accident
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