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Friday, March 29, 2024

The Gwen Hotel, others allegedly failed to prevent woman from tripping over plastic strap

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CHICAGO — A woman is suing the Gwen Hotel, Chicago; Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC; and Hei Hotels & Resorts for alleged negligence.

Karen Roussel filed a complaint on April 18 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging she tripped on a plastic strap that allegedly was left in a hallway while she was on the defendants' property. One of the defendants' employees allegedly dropped and left the strap on the hallway floor near the plaintiff's room. 

As a result, the plaintiff claims that she sustained serious injuries and needed surgery and physical therapy. 


Anthony Masciopinto | Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment in an amount that exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the court and any further relief the court deems appropriate. She is represented by Anthony J. Masciopinto of Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin LLP in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court case number 18-L-3941

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