A Cook County woman is suing over claims she sustained injuries after falling down her apartment steps.
Juana Rodriguez filed a lawsuit Feb. 18 in the Cook County District Court against Grigore Fizesan and Sheridan Apartments, citing negligence.
Rodriguez claims on June 28, 2012, she was walking down the carpeted stairwell at her apartment building, 4844 W. Henderson St. in Chicago, when she tripped on loose carpeting, sustaining injuries. The suit alleges the stairwell of the defendant's apartment complex was not properly maintained as there was loose carpeting which caused Rodriguez to fall and break her right ankle in two places, requiring surgery.
Rodriguez is seeking damages in excess of $100,000, attorneys' fees and court costs. She is being represented in the case by Chicago attorneys James J. Roche and Associates.
Cook County District Court Case No. 2014L001607.
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