Alice David, a casino patron, has filed a lawsuit against a prominent gaming and entertainment company following an incident that left her injured. The complaint was filed on April 10, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, targeting Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC, doing business as Rivers Casino — Chicago/O'Hare.
The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on April 23, 2023. Alice David claims she was lawfully present at the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines when she sat on an unbalanced and defective chair on the casino's second floor. This chair allegedly caused her to fall and sustain severe injuries. The plaintiff argues that the defendant had a duty to maintain the premises safely for all patrons but failed to do so. According to the complaint, "Defendant knew or should have known by and through its agents, servants, and/or employees about the unbalanced, wobbly and defective chair," which posed a dangerous condition for those lawfully on the premises.
David accuses Midwest Gaming & Entertainment of negligence in several areas: failing to properly inspect and maintain their property; not taking necessary safety precautions; neglecting to post warning signs about potential dangers; and allowing a hazardous condition—specifically the defective chair—to exist. As a result of these alleged oversights, David claims she suffered severe injuries that have impacted her ability to perform daily activities and resulted in lost wages. She also states that she has incurred significant medical expenses while attempting to recover from her injuries.
In her legal filing, Alice David is seeking judgment against Midwest Gaming & Entertainment for an amount exceeding $50,000 plus court costs. Her legal representation is led by Robert A. Langendorf from Robert A. Langendorf P.C., based in Chicago.
This case will be heard under Case No.: 2025L004895 in Calendar H of the Cook County Circuit Court Law Division. Judge Mariyana T. Spyropoulos is presiding over this matter.