A lawsuit alleging wrongful death has been initiated against Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The plaintiff, John Truschke, claims that a defective revolving door at the hotel resulted in the death of his 78-year-old mother, Diana Truschke. The legal action was initiated in the Clark County District Court in Nevada on March 18.
According to the lawsuit, Diana Truschke was visiting the hotel on March 21, 2023, when she was unexpectedly hit from behind by the revolving door, which had abruptly sped up. The force of the impact reportedly threw her several feet forward, causing her to fall on her face. The legal documents suggest that the elderly woman was “ejected” from the door, leading to fatal injuries.
The lawsuit further contends that the hotel staff either knew or should have known about the defective door. It also accuses the hotel of not complying with safety regulations. Local media reported that following the incident, Truschke was immediately taken to the hospital for extensive medical treatment. However, she eventually succumbed to her injuries on October 14, 2024.
The Trump International Hotel is being accused of negligent maintenance of its revolving doors, violation of safety codes, and failure to display safety warnings. The Truschke family has raised allegations of negligence, negligent hiring, training and supervision, and wrongful death.
The family is seeking damages in excess of $15,000 for loss of comfort and companionship, economic damages, future earnings, costs and expenses incurred, physical pain and injury, emotional pain, and general damages.
Court records show that the Trump Organization has not yet been served by the plaintiff, and a hearing date has not been set. This is not the first time Trump-owned hotels have faced legal accusations. Previous allegations include violating COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic and illegally dumping thousands of gallons of water into the Chicago River.
Neither the Trump Organization nor the Truschke family’s legal counsel have responded to requests for comment.