An 80-year-old woman, Rosalind Walker, tragically died one month after her Sleep Number Bed malfunctioned and trapped her against a wall for two days last year. The incident occurred on March 1, 2023, when the bed suddenly lowered without warning, resulting in Walker being stuck and unable to free herself until first responders released her on March 3, 2023. She suffered until her death on April 3, 2023, according to the complaint filed by her daughter, Angela Moan.
The lawsuit alleges that Sleep Number Corporation and Leggett & Platt Incorporated, the manufacturers of the bed, are responsible for Walker’s wrongful death due to a design defect and lack of warning mechanisms. The complaint claims that the bed was sold without adequate instructions or cautionary language and lacked an audible warning system or appropriate release mechanism.
Moan is seeking compensation for her mother’s death, suffering, injuries, medical bills, and the loss of her mother’s society. The lawsuit alleges negligence, wrongful death, strict liability, and breach of warranty, with the compensation sought exceeding $25,000.
Sleep Number Corporation has stated that they are aware of the lawsuit and extend their condolences to Walker’s family. They assert that their products are designed with safety in mind and are reviewing the lawsuit. Moan’s attorney, Ted Gianaris, emphasizes the need for better safety measures in adjustable beds to prevent accidents like Walker’s, stating that something as common as an adjustable bed should not pose a risk of entrapment.
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