An Illinois grandmother tragically died after being trapped in a malfunctioning Sleep Number bed for two full days, a new lawsuit claims.
The tragedy happened March 1 of last year when Rosalind “Roz” Walker's mattress suddenly “dropped down without warning” in her Godfrey home, pinning the 80-year-old against a wall, the lawsuit says. claims.
Walker was not released until paramedics arrived at her home about 48 hours later and rushed her to a nearby hospital, court documents allege.
The elderly woman was treated for unexplained injuries, transported to a rehabilitation clinic, and then received hospice care at home.
Walker died just a few weeks later, on April 3, according to the filing.
“She was in constant pain,” the lawsuit states.
Walker's daughter, Angela Moan, sued the company on Tuesday, alleging that her death was caused by a “defective” bed that Walker bought 10 years ago with a 25-year warranty.
The complaint alleges that Sleep Number and the bed manufacturer, Leggett & Platt, Inc., “failed to provide adequate instructions and cautionary language in the instructions and on the bed, and to encourage Mrs. Walker to stay between the bed and the wall as much as possible.” “I warned you not to do so,” he claims. be trapped. ”
The bed also did not have a release mechanism for the grandmother to free herself, the complaint alleges.
A Sleep Number spokesperson said the company is aware of the lawsuit and is reviewing the allegations.
“The lawsuit alleges that a malfunction in the adjustable base purchased in 2014 contributed to Rosalind Walker's death,” the spokesperson said.
“We understand that this incident allegedly occurred in March 2023. We were made aware of the alleged incident after the lawsuit was filed yesterday, December 10th.”
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Mr. Walker on his tragic death,” they added.
