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An Aledo, Illinois family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of Great Escape Theatres for the 2007 death of a 50-year-old woman. The spouse and children of the deceased are suing Great Escape Theatres, Alliance Entertainment, and Ragains Enterprises, as well as the architect firm that designed the theater.

In July 2007, the victim slipped and fell at the movie theater breaking several bones. She died a few days later after developing a blood clot which traveled to her lungs. The suit alleges the injuries suffered in the fall caused the clot which killed her.

The lawsuit states the design of the theater's entrance, which includes ceramic tiles next to each studio in the theater, is defective. The tiles are not slip-resistant, and the suit claims this, as well as failure to clean up spills. The ceramic design is used in these theaters to keep spills off the theater carpet and make clean up easier.

The husband and grown children of the victim are seeking more than $50,000 in damages.

It may go without saying that no amount of money can compensate for the death of a loved one, but in many cases the compensation may protect the survivors' future. Financial security is a poor substitute for a wrongful death, however it may be the right kind of justice to bring a bit of closure to the family.

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to another party's negligence, please contact the experienced wrongful death attorneys at the Cochran Firm. We serve clients nationwide.

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